New dental crown study aims to stop implants from coming loose
NCT ID NCT07456995
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested different surface treatments on the metal base of dental implants to see which helps keep a zirconia crown attached best. Twenty-seven adults missing a lower molar received a crown, and the metal base was either left untreated, coated with silica, or coated with silica plus a primer. Over one year, researchers checked for crown breakage or loosening and gum health around the implant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tribochemical silica coating and Z-Prime Plus primer
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a simple surface treatment that makes dental crowns less likely to loosen or break.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The follow-up is only one year, so long-term benefits are unknown.
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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 2025
- 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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18 to 55 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: * Age 18 - 55 years * Missing mandibular first molar with opposing natural teeth * Good oral hygiene and general health (ASA I or II) * Smoking ≤ 10 cigarettes/day Exclusion Criteria: * Poor oral hygiene * Severe wear facets, clenching, or bruxism * Heavy smokers (\>10 cigarettes/day)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MSA University, Faculty of Dentistry
Giza, Giza Governorate, 14512, Egypt
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