Dental implant depth showdown: which placement saves more bone?
NCT ID NCT07468747
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether placing a short dental implant 2 mm below the bone crest (subcrestal) is better for bone and gum health than placing it right at the bone crest (crestal). About 58 adults needing a single tooth replacement in the back of the mouth will be randomly assigned to one of the two placement depths. Researchers will measure bone changes and gum health over 12 months using X-rays and clinical exams.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dental implant placement procedure (crestal vs subcrestal)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help dentists choose the best implant depth to reduce bone loss and improve long-term implant success.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Differences between groups may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Conditions
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Gulf Medical University
Ajman, 4184, United Arab Emirates
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