About this trial
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of different biological drilling speeds (50, 150, and 300 rpm) during implant osteotomy preparation in the mandible on marginal bone level changes and implant stability. Thirty-nine patients requiring a single dental implant in the mandible will be randomly allocated into three groups according to drilling speed. All implants will be placed using a biological drilling protocol without irrigation. Implant stability will be measured using resonance frequency analysis at implant placement and follow-up visits. Marginal bone levels will be evaluated radiographically using standardized periapical radiographs during the follow-up period up to 12 months. The study aims to determine whether different low-speed drilling protocols influence peri-implant bone remodeling and implant stability.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult patients aged 20-60 years.
Partially edentulous patients requiring a single dental implant in the mandible.
Adequate bone height and width at the implant site to accommodate the planned implant dimensions without the need for advanced grafting.
Good oral hygiene (full-mouth plaque and bleeding scores within acceptable limits).
Disqualifiers
Systemic diseases or conditions that may compromise bone healing (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppression, recent radiotherapy in head and neck region).
Smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day or heavy vaping.
Pregnant or lactating women.
History of bisphosphonate or other anti-resorptive therapy affecting bone metabolism.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- biological drilling at 50 RPM
- biological drilling at 150 RPM
- biological drilling at 300 RPM