Tiny implants vs. standard: which gives better bite timing?
NCT ID NCT07256106
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how quickly people can bite and slide their teeth when wearing a lower denture held in by either two regular-sized implants or four smaller mini-implants. Researchers will measure the time it takes to close the bite and to slide the teeth apart. The goal is to see if one type of implant works better for chewing. About 28 adults with no lower teeth and good oral health will take part.
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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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About 28 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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55 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with completely edentulous mandibular ridges and fully dentate or partially dentate maxillary arch restored with fixed restoration, * enough inter-arch space to allow for prosthetic rehabilitation with lower implant-retained overdentures * good oral hygiene and motivation. Exclusion Criteria: * The excluded patients will be patients with major systemic diseases that may affect osseointegration as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, patients under bisphosphonate treatment.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University
RECRUITINGCairo, 11361, Egypt
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Faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University
RECRUITINGCairo, 11361, Egypt
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