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Effect of Molar Replacement on Glycemic Control in Adults With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes

NCT07666529 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 140

Last updated 2026-06-24

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Summary

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major global health issue, affecting about 9.2% of adults in Europe. Although treatment begins with lifestyle changes and medications, up to half of patients fail to achieve adequate blood sugar control, highlighting the need for new strategies. People with T2D often have poorer oral health, including missing teeth and more severe periodontal disease. This reduces masticatory (chewing) efficiency, which depends largely on having functional molars. Impaired chewing can influence food choices and overall diet quality. This study explores whether improving chewing ability by replacing missing molars can help patients with uncontrolled T2D improve their diet and blood sugar levels. The hypothesis is that restoring masticatory efficiency with implant-supported prostheses will lead to healthier eating habits and better glycemic control.

This study is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial with two groups:

* Intervention group: receives molar replacement with implant-supported prostheses plus standard diabetes care.
* Control group: receives standard diabetes care only. The main goal is to assess the effect of this intervention on glycemic control after 9 months, measured by changes in HbA1c levels. All participants will receive a comprehensive oral health assessment and necessary dental care (e.g., treatment of infections, cavities, and periodontal disease), which may itself improve quality of life and potentially support better diabetes control by reducing inflammation. For the intervention group, restoring molars is expected to improve chewing efficiency, enhance quality of life, and encourage healthier dietary habits, which could improve diabetes outcomes. Additionally, since poor chewing ability is linked to higher cardiovascular risk, the intervention may also help reduce heart disease risk.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Replacement of one pair of molars

The intervention group will receive one or two implant-supported crowns necessary to restore a functional pair of molars in occlusion. The implant or implants placed will be made of commercially pure titanium, with a tapered cylindrical shape and dimensions (diameter and length) adapted to each clinical situation. After a minimum healing period of 3 months, fabrication of the crown(s) can begin. Once osseointegration of the implant has been confirmed, a physical or digital impression will be taken to manufacture the abutment and the implant-supported crown. The abutments and crowns will be produced using CAD/CAM technology, in titanium and ceramic respectively (milling followed by finishing). The crowns may be either cement-retained or screw-retained, depending on the clinical situation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-11-15
Primary Completion
2030-08-15
Completion
2030-08-15

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