Which surgical guide places dental implants more precisely?

NCT ID NCT06764654

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First seen Oct 09, 2026 · Last updated Oct 09, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare two guided surgery techniques for placing dental implants in the back of the mouth where teeth are missing. One technique uses a splint supported by teeth and bone, the other by teeth and gum tissue. Forty patients receive two implants each, and the team measures how closely the final implant position matches the digital plan using scans and 3D imaging.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dental implant placement using a guided surgery splint
What this could lead to
If one splint proves more accurate, dentists could place back-tooth implants more precisely, which may improve fit and comfort for people with partial tooth loss.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 40 people at two clinics, so the results may not apply to all patients or all implant types. Implant surgery carries usual risks such as infection, bleeding, or implant failure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who present to one of the two participating clinics with a posterior edentulous area starting from the second premolar. * Patients in whom the placement of dental implants is not contraindicated. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with hypersensitivities or allergies that contraindicate the intervention. * Presence of orofacial neurological symptoms. * Patients treated with bisphosphonates. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women undergoing contraceptive treatment. * Signs of infection in the surgical area. * Need for unconventional surgical procedures (e.g., split crest, vertical regeneration, block graft). * Lack of patient cooperation.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clínica Dental Esteve

    RECRUITING

    Alicante, Alicante, 03001, Spain

  • Clínica Dental Sánchez Nicolás

    RECRUITING

    Cabezo de Torres, Murcia, 30110, Spain

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