An interventional study of Dental implant treatment (variable-thread implants) and Dental implant treatment (standard implants) in Dental Implants, sponsored by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Recruiting at 1 site in United Arab Emirates. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-01.
Sponsored by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Background and objectives:
Primary and secondary implant stability remain the most relevant and reliable clinical indicator for long-term survival of dental implants. Hence modifications of surface characteristics and implant macro-designs were introduced over the last two decades to enhance osseointegration during the initial phase of healing. In this context, a variable-thread self-cutting implant design was recently introduced to improve primary stability. At present, there are limited number of studies that evaluated this variable-thread implant design. These studies were mostly experimental, of short duration and limited number of participants. Therefore, the aim of the present randomized controlled trial is to compare two implant designs (variable-thread versus standard) in terms of clinical, radiographic and patient-reported outcomes.
Methods:
A total of 24 participants, who require replacement of a posterior single tooth with dental implant, will be randomly allocated to two equal sized groups. In the test group, the participants will receive variable-thread implants, while standard implants will be placed to replace missing teeth in the control group. In addition to evaluating implant stability, the trial will also report on clinical and radiographic implant outcomes at various time points.
Introduction
Implant stability is a prerequisite for successful osseointegration and implant survival as implant micro-motion can compromise osseointegration and lead to implant failure. Maintenance of implant stability over time has been considered one of the implant success criteria that is identified at the primary or secondary level. Primary implant stability occurs as a result of bone compression and mechanical interlocking between implant surface and bone at the time of implant placement. Therefore, primary stability can be largely influenced by implant surface characteristics and implant design in terms of microstructure, thread design and geometry as well as bone quality and quantity. In contrast, secondary implant stability is a biologically mediated process by which bone matures and remodels at the bone-implant interface.
Primary and secondary implant stability remain the most relevant and reliable clinical indicator for long-term survival of dental implants. Hence modifications of surface characteristics and implant macro-designs were introduced over the last two decades to enhance osseointegration during the initial phase of healing. In this context, an implant design was recently introduced to improve primary stability particularly in areas of poor bone quality such as the posterior maxilla. The recently introduced implant has self-cutting self-drilling body with variable thread configurations that are designed to allow controlled compaction and condensation of bone during insertion thus enhancing the initial bone to implant contact. It is claimed that high primary stability is achieved by a controlled bone compaction and densification mechanism resulting from the double variable thread design and the apical sharp threads. In addition, the implant is made up of titanium-zirconium alloy that provide strength, high resistance to loading and biocompatibility. Its moderately rough hydrophilic sandblasted and acid-etched (SLActive) surface can also improve bone-implant contact during the early phase of osseointegration.
At present, there are limited number of studies that evaluated this variable-thread implant design. These studies were mostly experimental, of short duration and limited number of participants. Therefore, the aim of the present randomized controlled trial is to compare two implant designs (variable-thread versus standard) in terms of clinical, radiographic and patient-reported outcomes.
Objectives:
The aims of the present randomized controlled trial are:
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Inclusion criteria
The placement of a variable-thread implant to replace single missing posterior tooth
Procedure: Dental implant treatment (variable-thread implants)
The placement of standard implant to replace single missing posterior tooth
Procedure: Dental implant treatment (standard implants)
Replacement of a missing tooth with a dental implant with variable-thread implants
Replacement of a missing tooth with a dental implant with standard implants
Implant stability measurements
A resonance frequency analysis device will used to measure the stability of the dental implant. The measurements will be recorded The use of a resonance frequency analysis device involves the following steps: attach the sensor to the implant, activate the device to measure resonance frequency, read the implant stability quotient (ISQ) value displayed on the device.
Time frame: "during implant placement procedure" "1 year" "up to 24 weeks" "through study completion, an average of 1 year".
Changes in peri-implant marginal bone level
Changes in peri-implant marginal bone level will be assessed using standardized peri-apical radiograph
Time frame: "during implant placement procedure" "1 year" "up to 24 weeks" "through study completion, an average of 1 year".
Implant survival rate
Implant survival rate will be assessed clinically after one year of implant restoration and annually up to three years. Unlike other measurements, implant survival, defined as a dental implant that remains in place and functional, will be only assessed once a year.
Time frame: "1 year" "up to 24 weeks" "through study completion, an average of 1 year".
Biological and technical complications
Biological and technical complications will be recorded during the follow-up period
Time frame: "1 year" "up to 24 weeks" "through study completion, an average of 1 year".
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