New 3D scan method could make dental implants last longer
NCT ID NCT07644689
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new 3D scanning method called the triple-scan protocol to measure how well dental implants fit in the mouth. Eighteen adults with missing teeth received implants, and researchers compared traditional impression techniques with digital scans using modified and unmodified scan bodies. The goal was to see which method gives the most accurate fit, which may help improve the durability of implant-supported dental bridges.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more accurate and reliable methods for checking how well dental implants fit, potentially improving long-term prosthesis durability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures fit but does not test whether better fit actually improves patient outcomes or prosthesis life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- 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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45 to 64 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Reduced patient satisfaction regarding the stability and retention of conventional mandibular dentures due to mandibular ridge atrophy. Completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches for at least 1 year. Sufficient bone volume for placement of four mandibular implants without the need for bone grafting. Age between 45 and 64 years. Ability and willingness to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: Current smoking habit. Bone metabolic diseases that may affect osseointegration. History of radiotherapy to the head and neck region within the previous 3 years. Systemic conditions or medications that could compromise implant healing. Inability to attend follow-up visits or comply with study requirements.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alaa Mohamed Barakat Elazaly
Al Mansurah, Egypt