Dental implant shape linked to bone loss risk

NCT ID NCT06636097

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines whether the inner shape (concave or convex) of full-arch implant-supported dental prostheses is linked to bone loss around implants. Researchers will scan the prostheses and measure bone levels in 50 adults who have had these implants for at least a year. The goal is to see if certain shapes lead to more plaque buildup and bone loss, which could guide better implant design.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: full-arch implant-supported prosthesis with concave or convex intaglio shape
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help dentists design better-fitting dental prostheses to reduce bone loss around implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that only looks at associations, not cause and effect. It may not lead to clear design guidelines.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Peri-Implantitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERI IMPLANTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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