NCT03766022

Brief Summary

The Aim of this study randomized prospective clinical trial is to examine and compare periimplant tissue changes between heavy smokers and non-smokers at 12 months post loading using the alpha Bio Neo standard diameter implants with conical abutment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
32

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2019

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2018

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 5, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 22, 2019

Completed
5.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 29, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 29, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

August 17, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

5.1 years

First QC Date

November 20, 2018

Last Update Submit

August 13, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • marginal bone loss

    Standardized periapical radiographs will be used to assess changes in radiographic bone height.

    6 months and 18 months after implantation.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Implants probing depth (IPD)

    4 months, 6 months and 16 months after implantation

  • Bleeding on probing

    4 months, 6 months and 16 months after implantation

  • Labial gingival recession

    4 months, 6 months and 16 months after implantation

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Implant stability

    Immediatly after implant installation (day 0) and 4 months after implantation

Study Arms (2)

Heavy smoker patients

EXPERIMENTAL

Marginal bone changes after 1 year after implant installation using Neo dental implant Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.

Device: Neo dental implant Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.

non Smokers patients

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Marginal bone changes after 1 year after implant installation using Neo dental implant Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.

Device: Neo dental implant Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.

Interventions

Neo dental implant is used to restore missing teeth

Heavy smoker patientsnon Smokers patients

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age between 20 - 85 years.
  • Written informed consent.
  • In need for a dental implant Adequate alveolar bone Intended to be restored with individual crowns.
  • Heavy smokers (20 Cig/d \> 5years) or non / former smokers (\> 5 years since cessation).

You may not qualify if:

  • Active periodontal disease.
  • Systemic condition and medication that may affect soft and hard tissue.
  • healing Parafunctional occlusal scheme and habits.
  • Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant in the following twelve months.
  • Patient not willing or able to meet the study schedule.
  • Patient in need for simultaneous bone graft or GBR using a membrane barrier.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Rambam Hospital

Haifa, Israel

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Smoking

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Hadar Zigdon, DMD

    Rambam Health Care Campus

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2018

First Posted

December 5, 2018

Study Start

January 22, 2019

Primary Completion

February 29, 2024

Study Completion

February 29, 2024

Last Updated

August 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations