New dental implant design shows promise in small study
NCT ID NCT05676268
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how well dental implants with ceramic extensions (cantilevers) work after at least 1 year. Researchers followed 35 healthy adults who needed replacement teeth. They checked implant survival, bone changes, and any complications. The goal was to see if this approach is reliable for everyday use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide evidence that ceramic cantilever extensions on dental implants are a reliable option for replacing missing teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early proof-of-principle study with only 35 participants and a short follow-up of 1 year. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term success is unknown.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Periodontology, University of Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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