Punch vs cut: which dental implant method wins?

NCT ID NCT07159529

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two ways to place dental implants in the lower jaw: a flapless technique (using a small punch) and a flap technique (cutting the gum). Twenty patients were followed for 6 months to measure bone loss and implant stability. The goal was to see which method causes less bone loss and better healing.

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 flapless technique works better, it could mean less pain and faster healing for people getting dental implants.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 20 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares procedures, not a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tooth agenesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University

    Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt