This clinical trial is studying different methods of preparing bone for dental implants. When a tooth is missing, a small titanium screw called a dental implant can be placed in the jaw to replace it. The stability of the implant during the first weeks after surgery is very important for long-term success.
In this study, 100 patients each received a single dental implant. They were randomly assigned to one of five surgical methods: drilling at 50, 300, or 800 revolutions per minute (rpm), bone densification using special burs, or bone condensation using condenser drills. The goal was to compare how these techniques affect implant stability, measured by insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis, as well as the patient's anxiety before and after surgery.
This research aims to find which technique provides the best balance between bone healing and patient comfort. All participants were healthy adults, and the study was approved by the institutional ethics committee.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 78 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 20-78 years
* Single-tooth healed edentulous ridge
* First-time implant candidates
* Preoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) available
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I
* Non-smokers or light smokers (\<10 cigarettes/day)
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous grafting or sinus augmentation at the implant site, including socket grafting after extraction
* Systemic contraindications to implant surgery
* Intraoperative complications or postoperative infections
* Missing insertion torque (IT) or ISQ data
* Requirement for a submerged (two-stage) protocol
* Deviations from the standardized surgical protocol or implant system
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Insertion Torque at Implant Placement
Timeframe: At the time of implant placement.
2
Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ)
Timeframe: At baseline, 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months after implant placement.