Can a slimmer dental implant handle immediate chewing pressure?

NCT ID NCT03917927

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: ZimVie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows adults who receive a narrow Eztetic dental implant in the front part of the upper or lower jaw, with a temporary tooth attached right after surgery. The goal is to see how many implants survive and how the surrounding bone holds up over two years. Researchers will also check bone level changes around the implant compared to the time of placement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Eztetic dental implant system (narrow diameter dental implant)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could support the use of narrow dental implants for immediate loading in the front of the mouth, potentially shortening treatment time for people with missing teeth.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may not prove the implant is better than other options. Implant failure or bone loss around the implant are possible risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Jaw, Edentulous

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EDENTULOUS JAW

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Tasso-Eyke von Haussen

Mainz, 55128, Germany
Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
San Jose Hospital

Santiago, Chile
Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, 23298-0566, United States

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