Tooth root left in place may strengthen dental implants
NCT ID NCT05902715
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a dental implant technique called the socket shield, where part of the tooth root is left in place to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty patients received 23 implants and were followed for 18 months. Researchers measured bone thickness and implant survival using CT scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- socket shield technique (dental implant procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could improve long-term bone stability around dental implants, potentially reducing implant failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 20 patients and no comparison group. Results may not apply to all patients or tooth types.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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