Dental implants under the microscope: what happens years later?

NCT ID NCT02671812

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study followed 163 people who got dental implants between 1999 and 2005 to see how well the implants held up over time. Researchers checked patient satisfaction, implant survival, bone loss, and signs of inflammation. They also looked for risk factors that might lead to problems like peri-implantitis.

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 successful, this could help dentists identify risk factors for implant failure and improve long-term care for patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove what causes complications, only suggest possible links.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mucositis Patient Satisfaction Peri-Implantitis periodontitis posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

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