Dental implant showdown: which healing cap wins for stability?
NCT ID NCT07687615
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to cover a dental implant right after placement: a healing abutment (one-stage) versus a cover screw (two-stage). The goal is to see which method leads to better early stability and bone integration. Adults needing at least two implants will have each method tested in different sides of the mouth, and stability is measured over three months using a special device.
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 one method proves better, it could guide dentists to choose the best approach for faster and more stable dental implant healing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or implant types. The difference between groups might be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Faculty of Dentistry, Adıyaman University
Adıyaman, Merkez, 02030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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