Comparing short and standard dental implants for partial tooth loss
Official title: Prospective Observational Study on Evolution of Extra-short Implants (<6.5 mm) Compared to Non-extra-short Implants (≥ 6.5 mm) Splinted on the Same Prosthesis
Run by Fundación Eduardo Anitua · NCT04927819 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether shorter dental implants work as well as standard-length ones for people who have lost some teeth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 102 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundación Eduardo Anitua Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vitoria-Gasteiz) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 11, 2021 |
| Main results expected | May 12, 2022 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04927819 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who require a fixed multiple prosthesis supported by either short or standard-length implants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day or those needing complete or unitary prostheses 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 observational study aims to evaluate the survival rates of short-length dental implants (less than 6.5 mm) in patients with partial edentulism, using standard-length implants as a control. The study will also assess clinical parameters such as marginal bone loss and complications related to the prosthetic devices. Participants will receive either type of implant as part of a fixed multiple prosthesis, and their outcomes will be monitored over time. The study is designed to provide insights into the effectiveness of shorter implants in dental restoration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence supporting the use of shorter dental implants, potentially improving treatment options for patients with partial tooth loss.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in the field of dental implants, this specific comparison of extra-short versus non-extra-short implants is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Have planned a fixed multiple prosthesis supported by implants \<6.5 mm in length and implants ≥ 6.5 mm in length within 15 days before the inclusion of the patient in the study. * Planning of supported prostheses from 2 to 4 implants dental * Have a previously performed CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) * Availability to be observed during the period of tracing * Signature of the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers\> 10 cigarettes / day * Complete prostheses * Unitary prostheses
Where it's running
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Clinica Eduardo Anitua
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eduardo Anitua, MD — Clinica Eduardo Anitua
- Study coordinator: Mikel Allende, PhD
- Email: mikel.allende@bti-implant.es
- Phone: +34945160653
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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.