DENTAL IMPLANT

This study tested two common, low-cost dental materials (light-cure composite and Protemp) for making custom healing caps for dental implants. The goal was to see which material helps the gum tissue heal better and look more natural. Thirty adults with missing teeth received impl…

This study looked at 24 healthy adults needing a dental implant after a tooth-saving technique called socket shield therapy. Researchers compared letting the bone heal on its own versus using a bone graft before placing the implant. The goal was to see if skipping the graft could…

This study tested two different materials to widen a narrow upper jawbone so dental implants could be placed. Thirty-four people with a thin jawbone (3-6 mm wide) received either a special blood-clot material or a gel-enriched bone graft. After six months, the amount of new bone …

This study looked at whether using a special gum graft material (acellular dermal matrix) around new front tooth implants helps the gums heal and reduces bone loss. Sixteen adults with a damaged front tooth received an implant right after the tooth was removed. Half got the extra…

This study compared two types of attachments (Equator vs. ball-and-socket) for implant-supported dentures in 24 people aged 55-60 with no teeth in their lower jaw. Researchers measured bone changes around the implants and how bite force was distributed. The goal was to see which …

This study tested two different surface treatments on dental implants for people who have no teeth in their lower jaw. The implants act like artificial tooth roots to support bridges, crowns, or dentures. Researchers measured how well the implants bonded with the jawbone and how …

This study tested whether special coatings on the metal part of a dental crown help keep it attached to the implant. Twenty-seven adults with a missing lower molar received a zirconia crown with one of three different metal base treatments. The researchers checked the crowns for …

This study looked at two types of dental implants—narrow and standard—placed along with bone regeneration in the back of the jaw where bone is thin. Thirty adults with healthy gums and enough bone height took part. The goal was to see which implant works better and causes less di…

This study tested two different types of implant-supported dentures in 16 people aged 60 to 70 who had no teeth. The goal was to see which denture design improves fit, comfort, and oral health. Researchers measured gum health and checked for yeast growth to find the better option…

This study looked at different ways to place a single dental implant right after a tooth is pulled. It compared two types of implant surfaces and whether adding a low-level laser treatment helps with healing. The goal was to see which approach gives the best stability and keeps t…

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy can help dental implants bond better with the jawbone and improve gum tissue around the implant. Twenty healthy adults who needed a delayed dental implant received either laser treatment or standard care. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether using a 3D-printed surgical guide helps place dental implants more accurately than the traditional freehand method. Thirty adults with missing upper teeth received implants using either a guide or freehand technique. The researchers measured implant stab…

This study tested two types of attachments (Equator and Novaloc) for implant-supported lower dentures in 26 people aged 60-70 with no teeth. The goal was to see which attachment provides better denture retention and improves quality of life. Participants received two implants and…

This study followed 96 adults who had dental implants placed either with or without computer guidance. Researchers checked implant survival and bone health up to 67 months later. The goal was to see if the initial accuracy of guided surgery leads to better long-term results.

This study looked at 27 people getting dental implants to see if computer-designed surgical guides (CAD-CAM) are more accurate than traditional ones. Researchers measured how much the actual implant position differed from the planned position. The goal was to find out which metho…

This study looked at two common methods dentists use to increase bone in the jaw before placing a dental implant. Researchers compared healing, bone density, and patient comfort between the two techniques. The study involved 28 healthy adults who were already scheduled for a dent…

This study looked at how obesity affects the health of dental implants. Researchers measured inflammation markers in fluid around implants in 80 people—some with obesity and some without. The goal was to see if obesity leads to more inflammation and implant problems.

This study reviewed medical records of 300 dental implant patients to see if taking oral anti-resorptive agents (drugs that strengthen bones) affects implant success. Researchers compared success rates between those who used these drugs and those who did not. The goal is to bette…

This study looked at whether placing a dental implant 4 millimeters or 6 millimeters below the gum line affects bone loss around the implant after a tooth is pulled. Thirty-five healthy adults who needed an immediate implant after a tooth extraction took part. The goal was to see…