Assessing bone quality in dental implants using guided surgery techniques
Exploring the Impact of Fully Guided Implant Placement on Classifying Bone Quality Through Tactile Sensation
This study tests if using guided surgery techniques helps dental professionals better feel and assess bone quality when placing implants compared to traditional drilling methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 24 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei county) |
| Trial ID | NCT06349421 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how fully guided implant placement affects the assessment of bone quality through tactile sensation. It involves a pilot study with five subjects, followed by a main experiment with thirty subjects, where participants will drill into simulated bone samples of varying densities. The study compares the evaluation of bone density using conventional drilling methods versus those using a fully guided surgical template. Participants will record their assessments using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) after each drilling session to determine any differences in accuracy between the two methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are board-certified dentists aged 24-40 with less than 10 implant surgeries performed.
Not a fit: Patients who are not board-certified dentists or those who have extensive experience in implant surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the precision of dental implant placements, leading to improved patient outcomes and higher implant success rates.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using fully guided surgery is gaining traction, this specific investigation into tactile sensation and bone quality classification is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Board-certified dentist 2. Practice within 10 years 3. Experience of Implant surgery should be less than 10 implants 4. Age: 24-40 y Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to follow the entire test
Where this trial is running
Taipei county
- Taiwan National University — Taipei county, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: lee hsuan yi
- Email: sophycoco1015@gmail.com
- Phone: 886910007711
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.