New dental implant surface could cut waiting time for crowns
NCT ID NCT07551128
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether dental implants with a calcium titanate surface can be safely fitted with a crown after just 4 weeks instead of the usual 24 weeks. Twenty-two adults with good jawbone quality received implants, and researchers measured stability and bone changes over time. The goal is to shorten treatment without compromising success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- calcium titanate surface technology
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow dental implants to be fitted with crowns sooner, reducing overall treatment time for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Early loading might still carry higher risks of implant failure compared to standard waiting periods.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
Alexandria, Azarita, 00203, Egypt