Comparing immediate implant placement techniques for dental implants
Official title: Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Immediate Implant Placement Using Osseodensification Versus Traditional Drilling Protocol
Run by Cairo University · NCT06307691 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two different ways to place dental implants right away to see which method helps them stay stable and have fewer problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06307691 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients aged 20-60 requiring extraction of a single, unrestorable tooth in the aesthetic zone with an intact buccal plate of bone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with acute infections, systemic diseases affecting bone healing, or those who cannot maintain oral hygiene may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two different techniques for immediate dental implant placement: traditional drilling and osseodensification drilling. Patients will be divided into two groups, with one group receiving implants using the conventional method and the other using the osseodensification technique, which enhances bone density and stability. Preoperative assessments, including clinical and radiographic examinations, will be conducted to ensure patient eligibility and optimal conditions for implant placement. The goal is to determine which method provides better outcomes in terms of implant stability and complication rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved implant stability and reduced complications for patients receiving dental implants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with osseodensification techniques, suggesting potential benefits over traditional methods.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in need of extraction of a single, unrestorable tooth in the esthetic zone including maxillary anteriors and premolars * Age range between 20-60 years old * An intact buccal plate of bone after extraction * Medically free patients (Brightman. 1994) * Cooperative patients willing to follow up for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute infection in the implant site * Patients incapable of maintaining oral hygiene * Pregnant and nursing female patients * Smokers (more than 5 cigarettes per day) * A habit of bruxism * Periodontal disease * Subjects who have a systemic disease which affects bone healing as diabetes * Use of bone metabolism medicines; (Bisphosphonates) .
Where it's running
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Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Omar M Ibrahim, Master — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Omar M Ibrahim, Master
- Email: omar_ibrahim@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 010000953710
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.