Can a Single-Step dental implant restore smiles in the very old?
NCT ID NCT07801339
First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether placing a dental implant immediately after tooth extraction, combined with bone grafting and cell-based regenerative therapy, is safe and effective for patients aged 80 and older. The study enrolls 15 elderly participants who need tooth replacement and will track how well the implants survive over time. The goal is to see if this streamlined approach can improve quality of life for older adults without requiring lengthy or repeated procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Immediate dental implant placement combined with bone grafting (Bio-Oss) and cell-based regenerative therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a reliable, one-step tooth replacement option for very elderly patients, improving their quality of life and reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include implant failure, infection, or complications from surgery in older adults with other health conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients aged 80 years or older who visited the clinic/hospital requiring tooth extraction and requested dental implant therapy to restore missing teeth, and who consented to receive treatment combining Class III regenerative medicine and bone grafting materials.
- Ages
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80 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 80 years or older requiring dental implant therapy following tooth extraction. * Patients who desire dental implant treatment and provided written informed consent. * Patients with sufficient systemic health to undergo minor oral surgical procedures. * Patients willing and able to comply with scheduled follow-up visits and maintenance programs. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, severe cardiovascular disease) that contraindicate oral surgery. * History of radiation therapy to the head and neck region. * Current or past use of intravenous bisphosphonates or other medications associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. * Severe active periodontal disease in the remaining dentition. * Heavy smokers or individuals with severe parafunctional habits (e.g., severe bruxism) that may jeopardize implant integration. * Patients unable to attend regular follow-up appointments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Takane Dental Clinic
Gotemba, Shizuoka, 4120018, Japan
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