Guided dental implant surgery beats freehand in accuracy and recovery, study finds.
NCT ID NCT06764784
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three ways to place dental implants in 90 people with missing teeth. Fully guided surgery was the most accurate, had the shortest recovery, and made patients happiest. Freehand surgery was less precise and had more complications. The results help dentists and patients choose the best method for replacing missing teeth.
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Study facts
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- 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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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 to 80 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-80 years. * Patients with partial edentulism (missing one or more teeth in an otherwise dentate arch). * Sufficient bone volume and quality to support implant placement without additional bone augmentation. * Good overall health with no systemic contraindications for surgery. * Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the study protocol and follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with uncontrolled systemic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular diseases) that may affect healing or surgery outcomes. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Smokers or individuals with a history of poor compliance with post-operative care. * Patients requiring additional bone grafting, sinus lifts, or complex augmentation procedures for implant placement. * Active oral infections, untreated periodontal disease, or severe malocclusion that could interfere with implant placement or outcomes. * Patients with a history of bisphosphonate use or other medications known to affect bone metabolism. * Individuals with mental or physical conditions that would impair their ability to participate in the study or follow the protocol.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Khalid University
Abhā, Saudi Arabia
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