Denture showdown: which attachment keeps your jawbone healthier?
NCT ID NCT07241481
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This completed study tested two types of attachments (ball-and-socket vs Equator) for lower jaw implant-supported dentures in 24 adults aged 55-60. Researchers measured bone loss around the implants and how bite forces were distributed. The goal was to see which attachment provides better stability and preserves jawbone health.
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Locations
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Oral and Dental Research Institute, National Research Center
Cairo, 4470351, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ball-and-socket attachment and Equator attachment (dental implant components)
What this could lead to
If one attachment proves better, it could improve denture stability and comfort for people with missing lower teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares two existing options, not a new breakthrough.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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