Friction alone: can a dental crown stay put without cement or screws?

NCT ID NCT04063878

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers are studying the Acuris conometric concept, a system that seats a single tooth crown on a dental implant using friction instead of cement or screws. The study follows 160 adults aged 18 to 75 who each receive one implant to replace a missing back tooth. Over five years, researchers check whether the original crown stays in place, whether the connection between the abutment and cap holds, and whether the implant and surrounding bone and gums stay healthy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acuris conometric abutment and final cap, a cement-free and screw-free system that holds a dental crown on an implant using friction
What this could lead to
If the crowns hold up, people who need a single tooth implant could get a restoration that avoids cement and screws, which may mean fewer complications and simpler repairs.
What could go wrong
This is a five-year observational follow-up of one implant system, so results may not apply to other implants or to people who need multiple teeth replaced. Crowns can still loosen, fracture, or need replacement over time.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2019

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject aged between 18-75 years 2. Subject signed and dated the informed consent form 3. In need of an implant replacing a missing tooth in position 17 to 27 or 37 to 47, and each subject can only receive one study implant. 4. Neighbouring tooth to the planned implant must have * a natural root or an implant supported restoration mesially * a natural root or an implant supported restoration distally Exemption: If the planned implant is in the second molar position, an edentulous space is accepted distally. 5. Presence of natural tooth, partial prosthesis and/or implant supported restoration in the opposite jaw in contact with the planned crown 6. Deemed by the investigator as likely to present an initially stable implant situation Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unlikely to be able to comply with study procedures, according to Investigators judgement 2. Subject is not willing to participate in the study or not able to understand the content of the study 3. Involvement in the planning and conduct of the study 4. Severe non-compliance to CIP as judged by the Investigator and/or Dentsply Sirona Implants. 5. Unable or unwilling to return for follow-up visits for a period of five years 6. Simultaneous participation in another clinical study, or former participation in a clinical study during the last 6 months that may interfere with the present study 7. Previous enrolment in the present study 8. Uncontrolled pathological process in the oral cavity 9. Known or suspected current malignancy 10. History of radiation therapy in the head and neck region within 12 months prior to surgery 11. Systemic or local disease or condition that could compromise post-operative healing and/or osseointegration 12. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 13. Corticosteroids, iv bisphosphonates or any other medication that could influence post-operative healing and/or osseointegration 14. Current need for major bone grafting and/or augmentation in the planned implant area (minor grafting and soft tissue grafting are allowed) 15. Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day, present alcohol or drug abuse 16. Known pregnancy at implant installation (Only applicable for sites in United States and Canada)

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Conditions

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Jaw, Edentulous, Partially

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cholakis Dental Group

    Winnipeg, Canada

  • Clinica Dental Antuña de Alaiz SL

    Oviedo, Spain

  • Clínica Dental Broseta

    Cheste, Spain

  • Implant & Prosthodontic Associates

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73142, United States

  • Praxis Prof. Dr. Dhom & Kollegen MVZ GmbH

    Ludwigshafen, Germany

  • Studio Toia

    Busto Arsizio, Italy

  • Ten Dental

    London, United Kingdom

  • The Implant Experts LTD

    Maidstone, United Kingdom

  • University of Illinois College of Dentistry

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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