Short Implants Produced by Additive Manufacturing in the Posterior Jaws: 3 Years of Follow-up (NCT07688421) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Short Implants Produced by Additive Manufacturing in the Posterior Jaws: 3 Years of Follow-up
Brazil100 participantsStarted 2026-06-28
Plain-language summary
Implant-supported rehabilitation of regions with severe bone resorption is a challenge for implant dentists. Structures such as the maxillary sinus and the inferior alveolar canal often make it impossible to use implants of lengths considered standard in the literature. The use of short implants produced by additive manufacturing (AM) provides a new surface, promoting osseointegration and reducing problems such as peri-implantitis. However, longitudinal evaluations of implants produced by AM are still scarce in the literature. A total of 100 subjects rehabilitated with short implants produced by MA, with diameters between 4.0 to 6.0 mm and 5 to 7 mm in length, will be evaluated. Peri-implant bone remodeling, as well as clinical parameters, will be evaluated by implant and throughout the evaluation time. Periapical radiographs will be obtained and scanned, analyzed by software, and compared to baseline data. The data obtained will be analyzed, allowing longitudinal evaluations and the success rate of implant restorations supported by short implants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals (\> 21 years old) with Morse connection implants in the posterior region of the jaws for implant-supported restorations; baseline radiographic controls (immediately after implant placement) and radiographic controls at 12 and 36 months after implant placement.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Immediate implants will be excluded; individuals with clinical records who, throughout the study, do not have radiographs for evaluation and/or radiographs of poor quality that make radiographic measurements impossible; medical records with insufficient data, filled out inappropriately, or that indicate doubt about the details of the procedure performed.
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.
1This trial is focused on short dental implants made with additive manufacturing technology placed in the posterior jaw — is that type of implant appropriate for where I've lost bone or had implant failure, and does my specific jaw anatomy make me a good or poor candidate to even discuss this option?
2Since the trial is 'not yet recruiting,' what is the realistic timeline before it opens, and should I be considering a standard implant option now rather than waiting to see if I might be eligible?
3The main thing being measured here is how much bone changes around the implant over 3 years — what does that tell us about what's still unknown regarding the long-term safety and durability of these additively manufactured short implants compared to conventional ones?
4Given that this trial involves patients with periodontal disease or prior implant failure, how might my own history with either of those conditions affect the risks I'd be taking on if I were to eventually pursue this type of implant?
5Are there currently approved or well-established short implant options that already have longer safety and outcome data, so we can compare what is already known against what this trial is still trying to find out?
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
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The primary outcome variable of the study will be variation in bone remodeling between the initial and final values (measured in mm)