3D-Printed guides may make dental bone grafts less painful

NCT ID NCT07381608

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shalash Dental education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether 3D-printed surgical guides make bone grafting for dental implants less painful and faster than the traditional freehand method. Twenty adults needing jawbone rebuilding were split into two groups: one using custom guides, the other relying on surgeon skill alone. The main focus was on patient-reported pain and recovery, not on curing a disease.

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 guided surgery reduces pain and recovery time, it could become a new standard for bone grafting before dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of guides may be small or vary by surgeon skill.

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ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS IN MANDIBLE DENTAL IMPLANT GUIDED BONE REGENERATION

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Locations

Shalash Implant Education

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11865, Egypt

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