Skinny implants may spare jawbone surgery
NCT ID NCT06168500
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether narrow dental implants work as well as standard-sized implants placed with bone regeneration in people with narrow jawbone in the back of the mouth. Thirty adults with a ridge width between 5 and 6.5 mm received either a 3.0 mm narrow implant or a 4.0 mm standard implant plus bone graft. Researchers measured bone levels around the implant and asked about discomfort and willingness to repeat the procedure.
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 (narrow diameter 3.0mm or standard diameter 4.0mm with guided bone regeneration)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, narrow implants could offer a less invasive option for people with limited jawbone width, avoiding the need for additional bone grafting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both implant types carry risks like infection or implant failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 08195, Spain
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