Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing two techniques for placing dental implants

Official title: Randomized Clinical Study Comparing Two Guided Surgery Techniques for Free-end Implant Placement: A Multicenter Study

Run by Aula Dental Avanzada · NCT06764654 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different methods for placing dental implants to see which one works better for people with missing teeth.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorAula Dental Avanzada
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Alicante, Alicante and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2027
Study endsMarch 1, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT06764654 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients with a posterior edentulous area from the second premolar onwards who are eligible for dental implant placement.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications such as allergies, neurological symptoms, or infections in the surgical area 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 clinical study is a randomized multicenter trial that evaluates the accuracy of two different guided surgery techniques for placing dental implants in patients with partial edentulism. The study focuses on comparing dento-osseous supported and dento-mucosal supported surgical splints to determine which method yields better results in posterior osseous ridges. Participants will receive dental implants based on the chosen technique, and the outcomes will be assessed for accuracy and effectiveness.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the precision of dental implant placements, leading to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with guided surgery techniques for dental implants, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who present to one of the two participating clinics with a posterior edentulous area starting from the second premolar.
* Patients in whom the placement of dental implants is not contraindicated.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with hypersensitivities or allergies that contraindicate the intervention.
* Presence of orofacial neurological symptoms.
* Patients treated with bisphosphonates.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women undergoing contraceptive treatment.
* Signs of infection in the surgical area.
* Need for unconventional surgical procedures (e.g., split crest, vertical regeneration, block graft).
* Lack of patient cooperation.

Where it's running

  • Clínica Dental Esteve
    Alicante, Alicante, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Clínica Dental Sánchez Nicolás
    Cabezo de Torres, Murcia, Spain
    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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.