New digital dental implant method aims to speed tooth replacement for seniors
NCT ID NCT07534514
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a fully digital approach to placing and loading dental implants in people aged 65 and older who need a tooth extracted. Using 3D imaging and computer-guided surgery, the implant is placed and a temporary tooth is attached within 48 hours. Researchers will track implant survival, bone changes, and patient satisfaction over 12 months to see if this method is reliable for older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- digitally guided immediate dental implant placement and loading procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a faster, more accurate tooth replacement option for older adults, reducing treatment time and improving comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all older patients, and implant failure or complications remain possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Sep 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.
Who is studied
The study will include geriatric patients aged 65 years and older who require extraction of one or more teeth and are eligible for immediate implant placement and loading. All participants must have sufficient residual alveolar bone volume to achieve primary implant stability, an insertion torque ≥35 Ncm and/or ISQ ≥60, and adequate oral hygiene compliance. Patients must have an ASA physical status of I-III. Exclusion criteria include uncontrolled systemic diseases, history of head and neck radiotherapy, active untreated periodontal disease, heavy smoking (\>10 cigarettes/day), bisphosphonate therapy, and parafunctional habits such as severe bruxism. The study population is expected to reflect typical geriatric patients presenting for implant-supported dental rehabilitation and will allow assessment of biological, mechanical, and patient-centered outcomes in this age group.
- Ages
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60 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥65 years * Indication for tooth extraction with immediate implant placement * Sufficient residual bone volume to achieve primary implant stability * Ability to achieve insertion torque ≥35 Ncm and/or implant stability quotient (ISQ) ≥60 * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III * Adequate oral hygiene and patient compliance Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) * History of head and neck radiotherapy * Active untreated periodontal disease * Heavy smoking (\>10 cigarettes/day) * Current or previous bisphosphonate therapy * Parafunctional habits (e.g., severe bruxism)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mohammed Elsawy
Shibīn al Kawm, Menoufia, 2266166, Egypt
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