The choice between a single implant and a 3-unit tooth-borne fixed dental
prosthesis is among the most frequent clinical decisions in daily practice, yet
robust comparative data on long-term outcomes, patient-reported results, and
cost-effectiveness remain scarce. This call invites hypothesis-driven research to
close that gap.

• Long-Term Clinical Outcomes: Survival/success rates, complication profiles, failure modes over ≥5 years, including retrospective analysis of existing data sets
• Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROMs): Quality of life, aesthetics, function, and treatment burden.
• Health Economics: Cost-utility analyses and payer-relevant modelling across health systems.
• Treatment Decision Factors: Age, abutment condition, bone volume, systemic health, and access to care.

University-affiliated clinicians and researchers in implantology, prosthodontics, or oral surgery

Health economics and outcomes research groups with dental expertise

Multicentre networks, university consortia, and ITI Research alumni

First Applicant must hold affiliation with an accredited academic institution

Relevance to the defined research question

Originality and strength of hypothesis

Methodological rigour and feasibility

Transparent and realistic budget

• ITI funding must be used exclusively for research purposes.

• Limits apply to overheads, collaborator compensation and publication costs.

• Certain expenses, including congress travel, accommodation and basic equipment, are not covered.

• No additional ITI funding is provided for the same study once a grant has been awarded.

Small Grants
This grant type is primarily intended for young researchers who have been working within
established groups and wish to expand their scope and level of responsibility or want to establish a track record in implant dentistry.

Large Grants
This grant type will be awarded to experienced researchers/research groups or large multi-centric
projects.

Funding

The ITI supports innovative and original research addressing relevant questions in implant dentistry. Studies must comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and obtain the required ethical approvals. Where animal research is required, the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (3Rs) apply.

Applications that meet the formal requirements are reviewed by the ITI Research Committee based on:

• The ITI Research Committee members review the applications based on the following criteria:

•  Relevance to current clinical issues in implant dentistry

•  Originality of the hypothesis

•  Suitability of methodology proposed

•  Experience of the applying researchers/academic affiliation and research conditions/environment

•  Transparency and relevance of the formulated budget

For further details, please download the ITI Research Grants Guidelines.

Any questions may be directed to [email protected]

• All applications are submitted through the ITI Research Portal. A free user account is required to prepare, submit and manage your application.

• Applications are saved automatically while you work, so you can leave the portal and return before the submission deadline. You can edit your application until it is formally submitted.

Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*). The Application Summary helps you track your progress, identify missing or incomplete information and navigate to sections that still require attention.

You can invite contributors to help prepare or proofread your application. Contributor access can be updated or removed before submission.

Before submitting your application, make sure that:

• All mandatory fields have been completed.

• All required supporting documents have been uploaded.

• The latest Terms & Conditions have been signed by both the First Applicant and the Institution.

• No amendments have been made to the Terms & Conditions.

• The application complies with the ITI Research Grant Guidelines.

• The application is submitted before the deadline.

For detailed guidance on preparing, completing, submitting and managing your application through the ITI Research Portal, please consult the full Applicant Guide.

Any questions may be directed to [email protected].