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Dental implant showdown: which drill works best for fragile jawbones?

NCT ID NCT07378020

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Future University in Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested three methods for preparing the jawbone before placing a dental implant in people with low bone density. Thirteen patients missing upper back teeth received implants placed using either standard drilling, a special Densah bur that compacts bone, or an osteotome that expands the bone. The goal was to see which method gave the implant the best initial stability, measured by insertion torque and a device that checks how firmly the implant is held.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If one technique proves clearly better, dentists may adopt it to improve implant success in patients with weak jawbone.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, single-center study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares procedures, not a new drug or device.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

13 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with low bone density (D3), (D4) Missing maxillary posterior teeth * edentulous ridge should be 8 mm or more of bone height and bone width ≥ 7mm with adequate inter-occlusal space of at least 8mm, * Patients with good oral hygiene or willing to improve their oral hygiene. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with uncontrolled medical conditions that affect Osseo-integration. * Patients receiving medications that contraindicate osteotomy. * Heavy smokers. * History of receiving irradiation in the head and neck region.

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Conditions

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Bone Diseases, Metabolic

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Low bone density

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Department Future Dental Hospital

    Cairo, Fifth Settlement, 11835, Egypt