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Drilling speed showdown: which dental implant technique preserves bone better?

NCT ID NCT05286866

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two methods of preparing the bone for dental implants: high-speed drilling with cooling water versus low-speed drilling without water. Fifty healthy adults needing implants will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. Researchers will measure bone loss around the implant, drilling time, amount of bone collected, and patient comfort. The goal is to see which approach leads to better outcomes for implant success and patient satisfaction.

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 drilling method causes less bone loss or is more comfortable, it could improve dental implant success and patient experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 50 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between methods may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bone Diseases, Metabolic osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BONE LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facultad de Medicina y Odontología de la Universitat de València

    Valencia, 46010, Spain

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