AI takes on dentistry: can computers place implants better?

NCT ID NCT07627841

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Future University in Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help place dental implants more accurately than the usual computer-guided method. Thirty adults with missing teeth received implants using a 3D-printed guide designed by AI or by a standard approach. Researchers measured how precisely the implants were positioned using before-and-after CT scans. The goal is to see if AI can improve planning and reduce errors in implant surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI-assisted computer-guided implant planning device
What this could lead to: If successful, AI could make dental implant placement more precise and efficient, improving outcomes for patients with missing teeth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. AI-guided placement may not be significantly better than conventional methods.

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EDENTULOUS ALVEOLAR RIDGE PARTIALLY EDENTULOUS MAXILLA, MANDIBLE

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Future University in Egypt

Cairo, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt

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