Metal-Free dental implants put to the test against titanium
NCT ID NCT05369299
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether two-piece zirconia dental implants work as well as standard titanium implants when placed right after a tooth is pulled. Thirty-three adults with good oral health received either a zirconia or titanium implant. Researchers measured implant stability and bone loss over time to see if the ceramic option is a reliable metal-free alternative.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental implant (zirconia or titanium)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that zirconia implants are a reliable alternative to titanium for immediate tooth replacement, offering a metal-free option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 33 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Zirconia implants may be more brittle or have different long-term outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Private practice Prof. Polansky
Graz, Styria, 8010, Austria