Can a new abutment design make dental implants look and feel more natural?
NCT ID NCT07760064
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a specially shaped dental abutment—called a biologically oriented prepared abutment—can improve the health and appearance of the gum tissue around an implant-supported crown, compared to a conventional shoulder abutment. Twenty adults with a missing tooth in the aesthetic zone will receive either the new abutment or a standard one, along with a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. Researchers will measure soft and hard tissue thickness, how well the crown fits, the pink aesthetic score, and patient satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- customized biologically oriented prepared implant abutment
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a better way to design dental implants that improves gum health and appearance around the crown.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Any dental procedure carries risks like infection or implant failure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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.
- Ages
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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range of patients 20-45 years old, with no gender prediction, able to read and sign the informed consent. 2\. Patient with missing tooth in the esthetic region indicated for replacement with implant. 3\. Adjacent and opposing natural teeth should be present. 4. The edentulous ridge should be free from any infection or remining root. 5. Patient should be able to tolerate surgical procedure of implant procedures physically and psychologically. 6\. Patient should be willing to return for follow-up examination and evaluation. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with active periodontal diseases. 2. Patient with poor oral hygiene and motivation. 3. Pregnant women. 4. Patient with unrealistic expectations. 5. Patients with parafunctional habits and smoker. 6. Patient with systemic disease and immunocompromised patients which will prevent surgical procedure. 7\. Recent extraction or extraction socket with infection or remaining root.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AlAzhar University
Cairo, Nasr City, 002, Egypt
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