Study probes whether common osteoporosis meds harm dental implants
NCT ID NCT07150351
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital reviewed records of 300 dental implant patients to see if those taking oral anti-resorptive drugs (used for bone conditions like osteoporosis) had different implant success rates. The study compared patients who took these medications with those who did not. This completed observational study aims to provide real-world insights for dentists and patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the results show a clear link, dentists may better advise patients on implant risks when taking bone-strengthening medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to other populations or implant types.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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300 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2011
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study population consists of adult patients aged 20 years and older who received dental implant treatment at a single medical center between 2011 and 2024.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 20 years * with complete dental implant records * patients with or without a history of anti-resorptive agents Exclusion Criteria: * patients lacking complete dental radiographic records * patients in whom the implant site or its relation to the lesion could not be clearly identified
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Zhongzheng Dist., 100, Taiwan
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