7-Year checkup: do implant dentures hold up?

NCT ID NCT07536776

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study followed 27 people with no teeth who had four implants in their lower jaw to support a denture. Researchers measured bone loss and how well the denture stayed in place over 7 years. The goal was to see if this type of denture is a good long-term solution.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
implant-retained overdenture with locator attachments
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide long-term evidence that four-implant overdentures are a reliable option for toothless patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, only observes existing outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Basma

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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