Non-Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis With Ultrasonic Carbon Tip

Launched by KUTAHYA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY · Jul 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a non-surgical treatment for a condition called peri-implantitis, which occurs when there is inflammation around dental implants and can lead to bone loss. The goal of the study is to compare two different mechanical treatments using a special tool called an ultrasonic carbon tip to see which one works better in improving the health of the gums and reducing the symptoms of this condition. Participants will be adults who are generally healthy, have had their dental implants for more than six months, and have a low level of plaque buildup around their teeth.

To join the study, participants must be at least 18 years old, without any serious health issues that could interfere with the study, and willing to attend follow-up visits. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive one of the treatment options and have your gum health monitored over time. This research is important because early treatment of peri-implantitis can help prevent more serious problems, including the loss of dental implants.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria:
• • 1. Adult patients (≥18 years old)
• • 2. Systemically healthy (ASA class 1 and ASA class 2)
• • 3. Full-mouth plaque scores ≤20%
• • 4. Implant had been in function for more than 6 months
• • 5. Absence of plaque around the implant
• • 6. Consent to complete all follow-up visits
• Exclusion criteria:
• • 1. Mobile implant
• • 2. Overhanging restorations that prevent access to the implant for clinical measurements
• • 3. Unresolvable technical complications that can cause peri-implantitis
• • 4. Presence of active periodontal disease
• • 5. Implants with a history of peri-implantitis treated using graft materials
• • 6. Use of drugs that cause gingival hyperplasia
• • 7. Systemic antibiotic use in the last 3 months
• • 8. Acute and chronic medical conditions that prevent the patient from participating in the study
• • 9. Presence of uncontrolled severe peri-implantitis from neighbouring implants
• • 10. History of radiotherapy in the head and neck region
• • 11. Receiving acute chemotherapy
• • 12. Current corticosteroid therapy