New dental implant design may eliminate need for bone grafting

NCT ID NCT04712565

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Medical University of Graz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new dental implant with a sloped neck against a standard implant that requires bone grafting. Forty adults needing a single tooth replacement were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal was to see if the sloped design could maintain bone and gum health without the extra grafting procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dental implant with sloped neck configuration
What this could lead to: If successful, this could simplify dental implant procedures by reducing the need for bone grafting, potentially shortening recovery time.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sloped implant may not maintain bone as well as the conventional approach.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tooth Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TOOTH LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical Universtiy Graz

Graz, 8010, Austria

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