Magnetic mallet vs. drilling for dental implants in soft jawbone
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two techniques for placing dental implants in the upper jaw where the bone is very soft (type D4). It tests whether a magnetic mallet (a tool that uses gentle taps) is better than conventional drilling for placing implants in this challenging bone type.
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Who can take part
- You are missing at least one upper back tooth and the gum has fully healed
- You have at least 11 mm of bone height in that area, so no sinus lift is needed
- Your jawbone in that spot is very soft (type D4)
- You do not have any health conditions that slow bone healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes
- You do not have an active infection in your mouth
- You do not smoke
Quick eligibility check
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