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

NCT ID NCT05286866

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy adults, plaque and bleeding index less than 25%, sufficient bone height and width for implant placement, vestibular keratinized gingiva of at least 2 mm and stable occlusion and healthy periodontium. Exclusion Criteria: * any edentulous area requiring bone grafting procedures, medical conditions that contraindicate implant surgery such as severe bruxism or poor hygiene, pregnant or lactating patients, bisphosphonate therapy, patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy to the head and neck, patients non-collaborators, incomplete data collection or lack of control assistance.

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Conditions

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Bone Diseases, Metabolic osteoporosis

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Bone loss

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facultad de Medicina y Odontología de la Universitat de València

    Valencia, 46010, Spain

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