Can a special coating help trainee dentists place better implants?

NCT ID NCT00726063

Completed Disease control Sponsor: ZimVie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two types of dental implant surfaces—Nanotite and Osseotite—to see which one integrates more successfully when placed by graduate students learning implant surgery. The study includes adults who already need dental implants for missing teeth. The goal is to find out whether the Nanotite surface offers any advantage in a teaching setting.

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 with either Nanotite or Osseotite surface
What this could lead to: If one surface proves more forgiving in less experienced hands, it could improve success rates for dental implants placed by trainees.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage device comparison, not a test of a new treatment. Results may not apply to experienced surgeons or different implant designs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tooth disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARTIAL EDENTULISM TOOTH DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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