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Laser Therapy Treatment of Peri-implantitis.

Phase 3
Withdrawn
Conditions
Peri-implantitis
Registration Number
NCT01972399
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of using Er: YAG laser along with bone graft and barrier membrane to conventional mechanical debridement also with bone graft and barrier membrane in the treatment of peri-implantitis infections.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients, aged 18 - 85 years
  • Physical status according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II, which includes patients who are systemically healthy or suffer under mild to moderate, but well controlled systemic diseases.
  • Patients having a minimum of 1 dental implant with peri-implantitis.
  • The dental implant with peri-implantitis has ≥ 3 threads exposed or pocket probing depth (PPD) ≥ 5mm, with bleeding on probing (BOP) and/or suppuration (pus).
  • The implants are in function for at least 6 months
  • No uncontrolled systemic disease or condition known to alter bone metabolism, like Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Hyperparathyroidism, Paget's disease.
  • Only rough surface implant will be included in this study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Long-term use of antibiotics > 2 weeks in the past two months
  • No peri-implantitis treatment in the last 2 months
  • Patients taking medications known to modify bone metabolism (such as bisphosphonates, corticosteroids, Hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women, Parathyroid hormone, Denosumab, strontium ranelate).
  • Pregnant females or those planning to become pregnant.
  • Patients with a history of medically diagnosed oral cancer, bisphosphonate usage, Sepsis or those having adverse outcomes to oral procedures in the past, will be excluded
  • Mobility of dental implants
  • History of alcoholism or drug abuse
  • Current smokers or quit smoking less than 6 months
  • Diseases of the immune system or any medical condition that may influence the outcome (uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >7)
  • Patients with allergies known to affect one or more of the treatment provided in this study
  • Polish surface implants
  • Implants with trabecular surface

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perio Probing DepthChange in probing depth from beginning of study to 6 months after intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bleeding on ProbingChange in bleeding on probing from beginning of study to 6 months after intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

🇺🇸

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
🇺🇸Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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