Jaw bone graft showdown: which material works best for dental implants?

NCT ID NCT07608744

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two types of bone graft materials—alloplastic (man-made) and xenograft (from animals)—to rebuild jaw bone in 20 people who needed dental implants. Each person received both materials in different sides of their jaw so the results could be directly compared. The researchers measured bone gain, pain, swelling, and healing over 6 months to see which material worked better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bone graft materials (alloplastic and xenograft)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose the best bone graft material for patients needing dental implants after jaw bone loss.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term success of the grafts is not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alveolar Bone Loss Jaw, Edentulous periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS EDENTULOUS JAW

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

Izmir, Bornova, 35040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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