Statins for stronger smiles: gel may boost dental implant success

NCT ID NCT07194447

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study tested whether applying a gel containing simvastatin (a cholesterol drug) around new dental implants helps them heal stronger and reduces bone loss. Forty-two adults received implants and were randomly given either the simvastatin gel or a placebo gel. Implant stability was measured at 8 and 16 weeks, and bone levels were checked with a 3D X-ray. The goal was to see if the gel improves how the implant fuses with the jawbone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad

    Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 10071, Iraq

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