New drilling technique may reduce pain and anxiety for dental implants
NCT ID NCT07610317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a newer drilling method called osseodensification causes less pain and anxiety than the standard method for dental implants. 72 adults who needed implants took part. The goal was to see if the new technique improves comfort and implant stability.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2024
- 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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20 to 65 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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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years old, * requiring implant-supported tooth restorations, * with adequate alveolar bone volume, * with bone density classified as D1-D4 according to Lekholm and Zarb classification, * who provided written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled systemic disease, * smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day, * parafunctional habits (e.g., bruxism), * bisphosphonate use, * previous grafting at the implant site.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ordu University, Ordu, Ordu 52100
Ordu, Ordu University,, 52100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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