New study tests if same-day dental implants work as well as waiting months

NCT ID NCT07498556

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Universidade do Porto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two ways of restoring dental implants: placing a temporary crown right away versus waiting three months. Researchers will track 50 adults over one year to see which approach leads to better implant survival and fewer complications. The goal is to find out if immediate restoration is a safe and effective option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dental implant (Lynx CONNECT) with immediate restoration or healing abutment
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that immediate restoration is as safe and effective as waiting three months, potentially reducing treatment time for dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants and a short 1-year follow-up. Results may not apply to all patients or implant types, and complications like implant failure or infection are possible.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

DENTAL IMPLANTS IMMEDIATE DENTAL IMPLANT LOADING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculdade De Medicina Dentaria da Universidade do Porto

Porto, 4200-393, Portugal

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