Timing of dental implants may influence healing, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06276335

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study compares immediate versus delayed dental implant placement after tooth extraction. Researchers will measure healing-related molecules in saliva and gum fluid over 30 days in 24 adults. The goal is to understand how timing affects early healing, which could guide better implant procedures.

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 placement (immediate vs delayed) with guided bone regeneration
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help dentists choose the best time to place implants for faster, better healing.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (24 people) looking at biomarkers, not clinical outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or predict long-term implant success.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIOMARKERS DENTAL IMPLANT HEALING WOUND SALIVA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre for Oral Clinical Research
RECRUITING

London, E1 2AD, United Kingdom

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