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ArticleBioinformation2026

Clinical trial of dental implants in titanium-zirconium alloy compared to titanium.

Mohamed Amir Khan, Devarshi Pandya, Koguru Madhavi, Ratna Rachel Ponraj, Santanu Mukherjee, Md Kafeel Ahmed, Rubeena Naaz

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Mohamed Amir KhanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Registrar Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Devarshi PandyaDepartment of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Koguru MadhaviDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, Consultant, Shine N Smile Advanced Dental Specialty, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Ratna Rachel PonrajDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia.
Santanu MukherjeeDepartment of Dentistry, JMN Medical College and Research, Chakdaha, Nadia, West Bengal, India.
Md Kafeel AhmedDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Rubeena NaazDental Surgeon, SRK Dental Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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Abstract

Titanium dental implants remain the gold standard for oral rehabilitation due to their biocompatibility and osseointegration. Therefore, it is of interest to enhance mechanical strength and stability in low-bone-volume cases where traditional implants may underperform. This randomized clinical trial compared Ti-Zr alloy implants versus conventional pure titanium implants in patients requiring prosthetic rehabilitation, evaluating primary stability, marginal bone loss, peri-implant inflammation and survival rates at regular intervals. Both implant types demonstrated comparable osseointegration rates and overall survival, with standardized clinical assessments conducted throughout the observation period. Ti-Zr implants exhibited superior mechanical stability and better peri-implant bone preservation, particularly in compromised low-density bone sites. Thus, we show Ti-Zr alloy implants as a reliable alternative to conventional titanium, especially for challenging cases requiring enhanced strength and reduced diameters.

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Dental implantsosseointegrationTitanium-zirconium Alloy (Ti-Zr)

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PMCPMC13252230

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