Dental implant study reveals best bite pattern to prevent bone loss
NCT ID NCT07256379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 24 adults who each received a single molar dental implant. Researchers compared two different bite patterns (protective occlusion vs. maximum intercuspation) to see which one leads to less bone loss, better implant stability, and fewer complications over 2 years. The goal is to help dentists choose the best bite design for long-lasting implants.
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 bite pattern for single molar implants to reduce complications like bone loss or implant failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, especially those with multiple implants or different health conditions.
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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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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
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 50 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have a single posterior (1st or second molar) bounded implant with opposing natural tooth teeth. * Adults above the age of 18. * Good oral hygiene. * Patient accepts to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers. * Pregnant and lactating females. * Medically compromised patients. * Patients with untreated active periodontal diseases. * Patients with parafunctional habits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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International Dental Continuing Education
Cairo, Egypt