Comparing immediate and conventional loading of dental implants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of immediate loading versus conventional loading of early placed dental implants for single tooth replacements. Patients aged 18 and older from Jordan University Hospital will be randomly assigned to receive either immediate loading within one week or conventional loading after more than eight weeks. The study will assess various outcomes, including implant survival, stability, marginal bone levels, and patient satisfaction, through blinded evaluations at multiple follow-up points. The goal is to determine if immediate loading offers significant advantages over conventional methods.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. aged 18 years or older
2. requiring single tooth replacement with dental implants in presence of four bone walls (mandible or maxilla)
3. having adequate bone volume
4. controlled oral hygiene
5. having agreed to take part in the study and willing to comply with the study protocol and follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any systemic condition that might jeopardize implant surgery
2. history of radiation therapy to the head and neck region
3. history of bisphosphonate therapy or other medications that may affect bone metabolism
4. smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day
5. history of bruxism or parafunctional habits
6. localized/generalized periodontitis
7. patients in need of bone grafting
8. any known allergy or hypersensitivity to implant materials

Where it's running

• Jordan University Hospital
  Amman, Jordan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohammad A AL-Rababáh
• Email: malrababah@ju.edu.jo
• Phone: 00962792131548

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.