Drilling speed may change how dental implants heal
NCT ID NCT07474454
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how fast or slow dentists drill into the jawbone before placing a single tooth implant. Thirty-nine adults will get an implant using one of three low speeds (50, 150, or 300 rpm) without water cooling. Researchers will check bone levels and implant stability over 12 months to see if speed affects healing.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 39 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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20 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 20-60 years. * Partially edentulous patients requiring a single dental implant in the mandible. * Adequate bone height and width at the implant site to accommodate the planned implant dimensions without the need for advanced grafting. * Good oral hygiene (full-mouth plaque and bleeding scores within acceptable limits). * Patients willing to participate, available for 12-month follow-up, and able to sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases or conditions that may compromise bone healing (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppression, recent radiotherapy in head and neck region). * Smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day or heavy vaping. * Pregnant or lactating women. * History of bisphosphonate or other anti-resorptive therapy affecting bone metabolism. * Active periodontal disease or poor oral hygiene. * Acute infection or pathology at the planned implant site. * Need for simultaneous major bone grafting at the same site. * Bruxism or severe parafunctional habits.
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