Magnetic mallet may improve dental implant placement in soft jawbone

NCT ID NCT07424820

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Mosul Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a magnetic mallet—a tool that uses controlled electromagnetic pulses—can place dental implants more stably and with less trauma than conventional drilling in people with soft jawbone (type D4 bone). Thirty participants with missing teeth in the upper back jaw will receive implants using one of the two techniques. Researchers will measure implant stability and post-surgery pain to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Magnetic mallet device
What this could lead to: If successful, this technique could offer a less traumatic way to place dental implants in soft bone, potentially improving implant stability and reducing pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The magnetic mallet is a device, not a drug, and its benefits over standard drilling are still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alveolar Bone Loss periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS DENTAL IMPLANT OSSEODENSIFICATION DRILLING TECHNIQUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Mosul/ College of Dentistry

Mosul, Mosul, +964, Iraq

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