Short implants could simplify tooth replacement

NCT ID NCT04237545

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether shorter dental implants work as well as standard-length ones for replacing missing back teeth. 106 adults received either a short or standard implant and were followed for 4 years. The goal was to see if the short implants kept bone stable and stayed securely in place.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: T3 short dental implant (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a less invasive option for replacing missing back teeth, potentially avoiding the need for bone grafting.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 106 participants, so results are limited in size. Short implants may not be as stable as standard ones in all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Jaw, Edentulous

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EDENTULOUS JAW

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Jordi Gargallo

Tarragona, Catalonia, 43002, Spain
Dr. Stefano Sivolella

Padova, 35127, Italy
Dr. Suheil Boutros

Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 48127, United States
Dr. Xiaozhe Han

Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

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