New study tests which zirconia implant design keeps your jawbone healthier

NCT ID NCT06012071

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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Medical Centre

    RECRUITING

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

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