Comparing immediate and delayed loading of zirconia 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 study investigates the success rate of zirconia dental implants loaded immediately within 7 days versus those loaded after 8 weeks. It focuses on patients with partial edentulism and evaluates various clinical and biological parameters over a 5-year period. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of each loading approach in terms of implant success and patient outcomes, using standardized criteria and patient-reported measures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sistemically healthy patients
* partial edentulism
* premolar position
* molar position
* Bone width and height at least 6 and 10mm, respectively.
* Keratinized tissue, at least 1 mm at implant site
* Full understanding of the proposed surgical treatments and the protocol schedule
* Full comprehension and availability to sign the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Heavy smokers (\>10 cigarettes a day)
* Serious kidney or liver diseases
* Uncontrolled diabetes
* Bisphosphonates intake
* History of radiotherapy of the head and neck
* Current antiblastic chemotherapy
* Congenital (primary) or acquired (secondary) immunodeficiency
* Pregnant women
* Connective tissue disorders

Local exclusion criteria:

* untreated stage III/IV periodontitis
* Autoimmune diseases
* oral parafunctions

Where it's running

• San Paolo Hospital
  Milan, Italy Recruiting

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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.