New implant mimics natural tooth movement – early human trial begins

NCT ID NCT07302581

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: OrganTech, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This early study tests a new type of dental implant that uses the leftover ligament tissue from a pulled tooth to help the implant bond with the jawbone. Six adults needing a single tooth extraction will get the implant right away and be followed for 48 weeks. Researchers will check if the implant integrates well and can move like a real tooth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Periodontal ligament-integrated dental implant
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a new type of dental implant that feels and functions more like a natural tooth, potentially improving comfort and oral health.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant might not integrate properly or could cause complications like infection or implant failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries Tooth Avulsion Tooth Fractures Tooth Mobility

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DENTAL CARIES TOOTH DISLOCATION TOOTH EXTRACTION TOOTH FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hillside Akasaka Dental Clinic
RECRUITING

Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Minami Tohoku Medical Clinic
RECRUITING

Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan

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