Dental implants may improve diabetes control, new trial suggests

NCT ID NCT07666529

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether replacing missing back teeth with dental implants can help people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. The idea is that better chewing leads to healthier eating, which may lower HbA1c. 140 adults will either get implants plus standard diabetes care or standard care alone, and be followed for 9 months.

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-supported crowns

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple dental procedure to help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with only 140 participants. The effect on blood sugar may be small or none, and results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

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