New dental implant aims to keep jawbone strong

NCT ID NCT02161874

Completed Disease control Sponsor: ZimVie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new type of dental implant called T3 to see if it helps preserve the jawbone better than a standard implant. Forty adults who needed dental implants took part. Researchers checked how well the implant stayed in place and how much bone was kept over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: T3 dental implant system
What this could lead to: If successful, this implant could help preserve jawbone better after tooth loss, potentially improving long-term dental health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 40 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant may not perform better than existing options.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tooth disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARTIAL EDENTULISM TOOTH DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Dominique Caspar

Les Bains, France
Dr. Felix Hanssler

Göppingen, Germany
Dr. Nicholas Lewis

London, United Kingdom
Dr. Tommie VanDeVelde

Antwerp, Belgium

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