New study tests which zirconia implant design keeps your jawbone healthier

NCT ID NCT06012071

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two designs of zirconia dental implants—tissue-level and bone-level—for replacing a single missing premolar. Twenty-four adults with good oral health will receive one of the two implant types. Researchers will measure bone loss, gum health, and implant stability over 1, 3, and 5 years to see which design performs better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Zirconia dental implants
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose the best type of zirconia implant for long-term tooth replacement with less bone loss.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Implants can fail or cause gum problems, and long-term data is still being collected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tooth agenesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EDENTULOUS ALVEOLAR RIDGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Centre
RECRUITING

Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

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