Dental implant study reveals key factor in Long-Term bone loss

NCT ID NCT07550491

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Saint-Joseph University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 142 people who had a sinus lift procedure using cow bone mineral before getting dental implants. Researchers measured how much bone was left around the implants years later, and checked if the original jawbone height, implant type, smoking, or diabetes played a role. The goal was to better understand what affects long-term implant success.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists predict which patients are at higher risk for bone loss around implants after sinus lifts, improving treatment planning.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective study, not a controlled trial, so it can show links but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or techniques.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alveolar Bone Loss diabetes mellitus Smoking

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES IMPLANT TYPE MARGINAL BONE LOSS RESIDUAL BONE HEIGHT SMOKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

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