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A tooth-saving trick may keep implants looking natural for longer

NCT ID NCT06659081

Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether the socket shield technique, which keeps a thin layer of the natural tooth root in place, helps preserve the gum and bone around a new front-tooth implant. Researchers will compare this method against standard immediate implant placement, both combined with a connective tissue graft. Fourteen adults with hopeless front teeth will take part, and the team will measure changes in gum contours and bone levels over six months. The goal is to see which approach keeps the area looking and functioning better after tooth replacement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
socket shield technique (partial extraction therapy) combined with subepithelial connective tissue graft and implant placement
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could improve the long-term look and stability of front-tooth implants by better preserving the natural gum line and underlying bone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 14 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure is technically demanding and carries risks such as infection, graft failure, or damage to the retained root fragment.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically free * Maxillary esthetic zone extended to the second premolar with healthy roots * Good oral hygiene * Hopeless teeth Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic conditions that can affect bone turnover * Smokers * Pregnant women * Chronic and active periodontal disease * Vertical and horizontal root fracture * Dehiscence or fenestration of the labial plate of bone * Gingival recession

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Immediate implant placement Socket shield technique implant placement

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • faculty of dentistry -Ain shams university

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 3753450, Egypt

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