New 3D-Printed guide could make dental implants cheaper and easier
NCT ID NCT07364006
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether 3D-printed surgical guides without metal sleeves can accurately place dental implants. Fifteen adults who need full-arch implants will receive implants using these guides. The researchers will compare the planned implant positions with the actual positions after surgery to see how accurate the guides are.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D-printed surgical guide without metal sleeves
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to cheaper, simpler dental implant surgery with fewer steps and less metal waste.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 15 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The guides might be less accurate than metal-sleeve versions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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