New scan ladder technique tested for stronger dental implants

NCT ID NCT07662590

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how well full-arch dental restorations made from monolithic zirconia hold up when placed using a special digital scanning tool called a scan ladder. Twenty-five completely edentulous patients received implant-supported restorations and were followed for one year to check for any mechanical problems or failures. The goal was to see if this digital workflow leads to fewer complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: scan ladder (horizontal scan body device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could improve the fit and durability of full-arch dental implants, reducing the need for repairs or replacements.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective case series with only 25 patients and a short 1-year follow-up, so results may not apply broadly. Mechanical complications like fractures or loosening are possible.

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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. M.G. Perio and implant center

Cairo, Maadi, 11270, Egypt

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