Therapy of Peri-implantitis: Scaling Versus Low Abrasive Powder

Phase 2

• Conditions: Peri-implantitis
• Interventions: Procedure: Air abrasion of the implant surface with a low abrasive powder

• Registration Number: NCT01256996
• Lead Sponsor: Heidelberg University

Brief Summary

In the last decade, the number of dental implantations continuously increases. However, at the same time, the prevalence of peri-implantitis increases, too. Although both surgical and non-surgical interventions are available for the therapy, there is no efficient and satisfying therapy option resulting in an adequate improvement of this disease.

An innovative, low abrasive powder has been introduced for the therapy of periodontitis. However, the powder might be suitable for the peri-implantitis therapy, also, and could improve the effectiveness of the therapy. The usage of this powder in peri-implantitis patients has not been assessed in a clinical trial although the effectiveness in natural teeth has been demonstrated.

The aim of this prospective, randomised, multi-centre trial is to assess the effectiveness of the aforementioned powder in peri-implantitis patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-12-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-12-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-12-08
• Study First Posted: 2010-12-09
• Last Update Posted: 2010-12-09
• Study Start: 2011-01
• Primary Completion: 2011-04
• Study Completion: 2012-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Mild to moderate peri-implantitis
• age ≥18 years
• capacity to contract
• no subgingival debridement within the last six months
• informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• pregnancy
• subgingival debridement within the last six months
• bleeding tendency
• usage of antibiotics within the last three months
• insufficient restorations (including caries etc.)
• Diabetes mellitus
• smoker
• implantats with platform switch

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Low-abrasive powder	Air abrasion of the implant surface with a low abrasive powder	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pocket probing depth	Twelve months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of pain levels	One week and six months
Assessment of the oral health related quality of life using the OHIP (14)	One , three, six and twelve months