Which implant surface best protects bone in gum disease patients?
NCT ID NCT07608523
First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at 40 adults aged 35–55 with a history of periodontitis (gum disease) who needed a dental implant. Each received one of two implant surface types: sandblasted acid-etched or plasma-sprayed. Researchers measured bone loss around the implant and gum health over one year. The goal was to see which surface better preserves bone and gum tissue.
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Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Dental implant with either sandblasted acid-etched surface or plasma-sprayed surface
What this could lead to
If one surface works better, it could help dentists choose the right implant for people with gum disease, possibly reducing bone loss around the implant.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the one-year follow-up is too short to know long-term effects.
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