A new implant design aims to keep jawbone healthy — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT00728754

Completed Disease control Sponsor: ZimVie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of dental implants in people who need a short-span fixed bridge (fewer than four implants). One implant has a lateralized design intended to preserve the crestal bone around it, while the other is a standard version. The goal is to see whether the lateralized implant leads to less bone loss over time. Participants must be over 18 and already scheduled for implant treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a dental implant with a lateralized design (Osseotite Certain Prevail) compared to a standard non-lateralized version
What this could lead to: If the lateralized implant preserves more bone, it could lead to longer-lasting dental implants with fewer complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study, so results may not apply to all patients. The benefit may be small or nonexistent, and implant surgery carries risks like infection or implant failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tooth disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARTIAL EDENTULISM TOOTH DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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