Can a fully digital smile makeover beat the old way? a trial puts custom implant crowns to the test.
NCT ID NCT07731854
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a fully digital approach to replacing a single front tooth leads to better-looking results than the standard method. Participants who need a tooth extracted in the visible 'esthetic zone' will be randomly assigned to receive either a custom-designed implant and crown made with digital tools or a conventional implant and crown. The study will compare gum health, tooth appearance, and bone thickness around the implant to see which method looks more natural.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- custom-designed digital implant crown and guided implant placement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more predictable and esthetically pleasing way to replace a single front tooth using digital technology.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is more complex and may not always improve appearance as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ Gent
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium
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UZLeuven, Campus St. Raphaël, Department Oral Health Sciences, Periodontology
Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, 3000, Belgium