Using UVC to enhance dental implant stability
Official title: Effect of Photofunctionalization With on Titanium Dental Implants. A Pilot Sutdy
Run by Universidad Complutense de Madrid · NCT06724107 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using UVC light on dental implants can help them bond better with the bone and allow for quicker use after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad Complutense de Madrid Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 20, 2025 |
| Study ends | April 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06724107 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who need dental implant surgery, with or without additional bone or soft tissue procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with systemic diseases affecting coagulation, active infections, or those undergoing specific pharmacological treatments 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 trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a photofunctionalization technique using ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation on dental implants. The study will compare standard implants with those treated with UVC to determine if this method accelerates bone apposition and increases the amount of bone binding to the implant. It is a randomized, controlled, single-center pilot study involving patients requiring dental implant surgery. The goal is to potentially allow for quicker loading of the implants after placement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster recovery times and improved outcomes for patients receiving dental implants.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of UVC in dental applications is relatively novel, preliminary studies suggest potential benefits, but further validation is needed.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age. * Patients requiring dental implant surgery with or without bone or soft tissue regeneration surgery. * Acceptance of the informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with systemic diseases leading to untreated or uncontrolled haemostasis or coagulation disturbances. * Subjects with active infectious diseases (tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, etc). * Patients under pharmacological treatment with monoclonal antibodies, bisphosphonates, chemotherapy or prolonged treatment with corticoids. * Patients with alcoholism or drug addiction. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Where it's running
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Jesus Torres
Madrid, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: jesus gd torres, PhD
- Email: jesus.torres@ucm.es
- Phone: +34653050071
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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.