Can keeping a tooth fragment save your jawbone after an implant?
NCT ID NCT07761442
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a technique called socket-shield, which leaves a small piece of the natural tooth root in place, can better preserve bone and gum tissue around a new dental implant compared to the standard method. Adults aged 20-60 who need a front tooth replaced will be randomly assigned to receive an implant using either technique. Over 9 months, researchers will measure bone density, bone levels, and gum health to see which approach offers better outcomes.
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 (retaining a root fragment) compared with conventional immediate implant placement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a better way to place dental implants that preserves more bone and gum tissue, potentially improving long-term implant stability and appearance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The socket-shield technique carries risks such as infection, root fragment complications, or implant failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Minia University
RECRUITINGMinya, Egypt
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