Short implants, long promise: 5-Year study tests durability in tough jaw spots
NCT ID NCT07688408
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 100 adults who received short dental implants (7 or 8 mm) in the back part of the upper or lower jaw. Researchers want to see how well these implants hold up over 5 years by measuring bone loss, stability, and overall success. The goal is to determine if shorter implants can be a dependable option for people with limited bone height, potentially avoiding more complex procedures like bone grafts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- short dental implants (7 and 8 mm) with Morse taper connection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that short implants are a reliable long-term option for people with limited jawbone, reducing the need for bone grafts.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational follow-up, not a controlled trial, so results may not apply to all implant types or patients. Implants can still fail over time due to infection or bone loss.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Guarulhos University
Guarulhos, São Paulo, 073040, Brazil
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