Which dental implant preserves bone better? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07288606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of dental implants—bone-level and tissue-level—to see which one leads to less bone loss around the implant. Researchers will place implants in 20 adults who need tooth replacement and measure bone loss over time. The goal is to help dentists choose the best implant design for long-term oral health.
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 successful, this could help dentists choose the best implant type to reduce bone loss and improve long-term implant success.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures bone loss but does not test a new treatment.
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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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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both sexes, over 18 years of age, who need dental implant placement for prosthetic rehabilitation. Whether partially or completely in both the maxilla and the mandible. * Patients with residual alveolar ridge with at least 8 mm of bone height and 4 mm of width. * Patients must have the ability to understand and decide when voluntarily signing the informed consent before carrying out any intervention related to the study. * Patients who, after being informed about the objectives and procedures of the research, agree will sign the informed consent form. And they are ready to carry out the different study visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with uncontrolled systemic diseases (ASA ≥ III). * Patients who do not have 8mm bone height and/or 4mm width * Patients who require bone regeneration * Patients with severe periodontal disease or acute pericoronitis. * Pregnant and breastfeeding women. * Patients with Deficient or Inadequate Oral Hygiene. * Patients with severe bruxism. * Patients taking bisphosphonates or other antiresority medications. * Smoker of more than 10 cigarettes/day. * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. * Psychiatric illnesses or unrealistic expectations. * Immunodepressed or immunocompromised patient.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Odontologic
Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 89070, Spain
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