Melatonin boosts dental implant success, study finds
NCT ID NCT07374523
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying melatonin to dental implants helps them fuse more firmly with the jawbone. Sixteen adults with a single missing lower tooth received an implant with or without melatonin. Researchers measured implant stability and pain levels after the procedure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged between 21 and 60 years. 2. Good general health (ASA I). 3. Non-smokers or light smokers (\<10 cigarettes/day). 4. Presence of a single non-restorable mandibular tooth indicated for extraction (incisor, canine, or premolar). 5. Adequate bone volume to receive a dental implant. 6. Patients with good oral hygiene. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Medically compromised patients (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppressive therapy, bisphosphonate use) 2. Pregnant and lactating women. 3. Active periodontal disease at the implant site. 4. Acute infection at the extraction site (abscess or sinus tract). 5. Severe parafunctional habits (e.g., bruxism, clenching).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry Suez Canal University
Ismailia, Egypt, Egypt
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