Can a new drilling technique make dental implants more stable?
NCT ID NCT07719764
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a special drilling method called osseodensification improves the stability of dental implants placed right after a lower molar is pulled. Twenty adults who need a molar extraction and immediate implant will be randomly assigned to receive either osseodensification or conventional drilling. Researchers will measure implant stability and bone changes over six months to see which technique 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
- osseodensification drilling procedure
- What this could lead to
- If osseodensification proves superior, it could lead to more stable dental implants and better long-term outcomes for people needing immediate tooth replacement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure is surgical, with risks like infection or implant failure.
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Locations
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Dar AlUloom University, College of Dentistry
Riyadh, 11512, Saudi Arabia
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