Chewing gum test reveals how dental implants improve eating
NCT ID NCT06581614
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how implant-supported fixed dentures help people who have lost their second molar chew better. Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital will give 60 participants a piece of chewing gum to measure their chewing function with the implant in place. The goal is to understand how well these implants restore normal chewing and to guide future dental treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- implant-supported fixed denture
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide simple ways to measure and improve chewing function after dental implants, helping dentists plan better treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The chewing gum test is new and may not fully capture real-world eating ability.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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Yi-Hao Lan
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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