Dental implant study tests which metal framework lasts longest
NCT ID NCT07489027
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 27 people who had full-arch dental implants (six in the upper jaw and six in the lower jaw) to compare three different methods for making the metal framework that holds the false teeth. The methods were traditional casting, computer-aided milling (CAD/CAM), and 3D printing (selective laser melting). Researchers tracked problems like screw loosening or breakage, tooth wear, and how well the framework fit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cobalt-Chromium framework (conventional casting, CAD/CAM milling, or selective laser melting)
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves clearly better, it could lead to fewer broken screws or teeth and a more comfortable fit for people with full-arch dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The findings are about short-term complications, not long-term success.
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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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27 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- 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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45 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * • Six osseointegrated maxillary and six mandibular implants * No clinical or radiographic signs of implant failure * Good systemic health * Normal maxillomandibular relationship and acceptable oral hygiene Exclusion Criteria: * • Implant failure * Unfavorable occlusal relationships * Poor compliance or inability to attend follow-up
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University , Faculty Of Dentistry
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, P.O.Box:35516, Egypt