Peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues surrounding dental implants and may lead to supporting bone loss. Current diagnosis is mainly based on clinical and radiographic findings. However, these methods may not fully reflect the biological changes occurring around implants. The purpose of this observational study is to evaluate whether peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF), a biological fluid collected from around dental implants, shows different molecular characteristics in peri-implant health and peri-implantitis. Adults who have at least one healthy dental implant and one implant with peri-implantitis will be included. For each participant, PICF samples will be collected from one healthy implant and one peri-implantitis implant. The samples will be analyzed using attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. These techniques provide molecular information about biological samples without requiring additional invasive procedures. The study will compare the spectral profiles obtained from healthy and peri-implantitis sites and evaluate whether these profiles can distinguish peri-implant health from peri-implantitis. Relationships between spectral findings and clinical factors, including probing depth, bleeding on probing, suppuration, radiographic bone loss, smoking status, and diabetes status, will also be explored.

This prospective, observational study evaluates the efficacy and safety of H42 non-surgical treatment for peri-implant pockets. The trial involves 56 patients, with 28 subjects receiving the H42 treatment and 28 acting as a control group to monitor soft tissue healing and bone level changes. Clinical outcomes focus on Pocket Probing Depth (PPD) and Silness and Löe Plaque Index (PI) measured at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months. Gingival inflammation, pain intensity on a 0-10 NRS scale, and absence of infection are monitored at baseline, 7, 14, and 21 days, and at 1 and 3 months. Additionally, a five-point tissue assessment evaluates color, suppuration, granulation tissue, bleeding, and incision margins. Radiographic analysis at baseline and 3 months uses standardized periapical x-rays to measure bone level, intra-bony defect height, width, and angulation. Safety is assessed through the continuous registration of adverse events.

Peri-implantitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by plaque-associated inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa and progressive loss of supporting bone around dental implants, which may ultimately lead to implant failure if left untreated. It has been demonstrated that cellular and molecular responses of the host immune defense system play a critical role in the pathogenesis of peri-implantitis. Macrophages are key cells in the host immune response and are generally classified into two phenotypes: pro-inflammatory (M1) and anti-inflammatory (M2). While M1 macrophages are actively involved in the early defense response, a shift toward the M2 phenotype is required for the resolution of inflammation and tissue repair. Smoking has been shown to adversely affect macrophage polarization and function, thereby exacerbating inflammatory responses. Therefore, in the present study, levels of soluable CD163 (sCD163), B cell activating factor (BAFF), tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK), a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), interleukin-10 (IL-10), interleukin-34 (IL-34), interleukin-35 (IL-35), and arginase activity (ornithine levels) will be evaluated in peri-implant health and peri-implantitis patients with varying disease severity and different smoking statuses. In addition, a comprehensive proteomic analysis will be performed to investigate the relationships among peri-implantitis severity, smoking, and macrophage polarization-related molecules. Baseline periodontal and peri-implant parameters will be recorded for all participants. In the peri-implant health group, tissue samples will be collected during exposure surgery performed for submerged implants, after which participants will be enrolled in supportive peri-implant care. Participants diagnosed with peri-implantitis will receive non-surgical therapy, during which tissue samples will be collected. Periodontal and peri-implant parameters will be reassessed for all participants at baseline, and at 6 and 12 weeks. Healthy peri-implant samples will be collected from submerged implants during exposure surgery. Peri-implantitis samples (probable pocket depth ≥ 6 mm with bleeding on probing) will be obtained during non-surgical therapy using a single stroke along the pocket wall.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease around dental implants that causes progressive loss of the bone supporting the implant. Current clinical guidelines recommend treating it first with a non-surgical approach and then checking treatment success, usually between 6 and 12 weeks later. However, it is not known whether this is the best time to check the results, since no previous studies have compared different follow-up time points. This study will follow patients with peri-implantitis who receive the same non-surgical, flapless treatment. Their implants will be checked at five different times after treatment (6 and 12 weeks, and 6, 9, and 12 months) to see how the clinical outcome changes over time. The main goal is to find out how treatment success evolves at these different time points, and whether the results seen early (at 6 weeks) match the final results seen at 12 months

Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions affecting the gums and bone around dental implants. Peri-implant mucositis causes inflammation in the gums, while peri-implantitis can also lead to bone loss and, in severe cases, implant failure. Smoking is an important risk factor for these conditions because it may change how the immune system responds to inflammation and infection. This study will compare smokers and non-smokers with healthy dental implants, peri-implant mucositis, or peri-implantitis. Fluid samples will be collected from around the implants to measure proteins involved in inflammation, healing, and immune responses. The aim is to better understand how smoking affects the body's response to peri-implant diseases and to identify biological markers that may help assess disease risk and severity in the future.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how two standard surgical treatments for peri-implantitis affect inflammation around dental implants. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive resective surgery with implantoplasty or resective surgery with mechanical debridement only. Participants will provide blood samples before surgery, about 48 hours after surgery, and about 2 weeks after surgery. Participants will also provide saliva samples before surgery and about 2 weeks after surgery, and small gum tissue samples at baseline and about 3 months after surgery. Participants will attend approximately 24 visits and will be followed in a maintenance program for up to 5 years. Show more lines

This prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind, in vivo clinical and laboratory study aims to quantitatively compare the clinical success and metal ion release associated with four different non-surgical decontamination methods in the management of peri-implantitis. A total of 70 implants (56 peri-implantitis implants divided into four treatment groups, and 14 healthy control implants) will be included. Clinical parameters will be evaluated at baseline and 6 weeks, and multi-element trace metal levels (Ti, Al, V, Co, Cr, Cu, Zr, Fe, Ni, As, Pb) in peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) and granulation tissue will be analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) at baseline, 24 hours, and 6 weeks.

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the presence and characteristics of metallic micro- and nanoparticles in peri-implant tissues and their potential association with peri-implantitis progression, the local microbiota, and the host inflammatory response. The study will include 50 participants divided into two groups: individuals requiring dental implant placement, from whom healthy gingival tissue will be collected as an active control, and patients diagnosed with peri-implantitis, from whom granulation tissue and submucosal biofilm samples will be obtained. Tissue samples will be analysed to determine the concentration, size, morphology, and intracellular localisation of metallic particles, as well as macrophage polarisation. Microbiological analyses will characterise the peri-implant microbiota. Associations between metallic particle burden, microbiological composition, inflammatory response, and clinical and radiographic indicators of peri-implant disease severity and progression will also be explored.

This in-vivo study investigates early (48h), mature (2 weeks) and long-term (3 months) biofilm formation and composition on temporary push-on cones (exchangeable conical rings) made of noble-alloy-based materials (Pagalinor, PA) in comparison to Titanium-6Aluminum-7Niobium alloy (TAN) presently used in the transmucosal portion of dental implant abutments.

This early-stage study is designed to determine the efficacy of the Lumoral method in periimplantitis. Improved supragingival plaque control can help to also sustain subgingival plaque management in the long term. In addition, the device might have a photobiomodulation effect on periodontal tissues, thus impacting osseointegration.

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding a dental implant (peri-implantitis or peri-implant mucositis) can lead to implant loss in advanced stages. The AmbiJet system utilizes cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), a physical procedure with a strong antibacterial effect. This clinical trial investigates whether the additional application of cold plasma directly on the patient following conventional mechanical cleaning of the implants is safe, well-tolerated, and resolves inflammation more quickly compared to standard treatment.

The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of two different barrier membranes-amnion-chorion membranes (ACM) and conventional collagen membranes-used in guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures for the treatment of peri-implantitis. Both membranes are commonly used in clinical practice; however, this study aims to determine whether ACM offers greater benefits in terms of peri-implant probing depth reduction, radiographic bone fill, and patient-reported post-operative healing outcomes. The findings may help inform surgical decision-making and support the use of ACM as a more effective regenerative material for managing peri-implant bony defects.

To evaluate longitudinal changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and other patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) throughout the different stages of peri-implantitis therapy, including diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and 6-month follow-up. Secondarily, to explore the influence of clinical, implant-related, and surgical factors on patient-reported outcomes and treatment experience.

This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial using a split-mouth design to evaluate the effectiveness of a natural bioactive gel (Sterify Gel®) as an adjunct to standard non-surgical therapy for peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the tissues around dental implants and can lead to bone loss and implant failure. The goal of the study is to determine whether the application of Sterify Gel®, which contains polyvinyl polymers, hydroxytyrosol, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and nisin, can improve clinical outcomes when used in addition to conventional mechanical debridement and air-polishing. The trial will include 20 patients, each with at least two implants in different quadrants affected by peri-implantitis. One implant will be treated with standard therapy plus the gel (test site), while the other will receive standard therapy alone (control site). Clinical outcomes will be measured over a 9-month period, including plaque levels, bleeding on probing, probing depth, suppuration, and bone loss. The results will help assess whether this gel enhances the effectiveness of routine non-surgical peri-implantitis treatment.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adjunctive electrolytic surface decontamination can improve the outcomes of surgical treatment of peri-implantitis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does electrolytic surface decontamination reduce probing pocket depth more effectively than conventional surgical treatment alone? * Does electrolytic surface decontamination improve bleeding on probing, suppuration, and radiographic bone levels? Researchers will compare conventional surgical treatment plus electrolytic surface decontamination with conventional surgical treatment alone. Participants will: * Receive surgical treatment for peri-implantitis * Be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups * Attend follow-up visits for clinical and radiographic examinations * Undergo assessment of probing pocket depth, bleeding on probing, suppuration, and bone level changes during follow-up

This multicenter cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the association between access to peri-implant probing and radiographic peri-implant bone loss. Although probing is the primary diagnostic tool for peri-implant diseases, prosthetic design may limit access, potentially affecting diagnosis and disease progression. The study will include patients with dental implants in function for at least three years and will assess clinical, radiographic, and prosthetic variables.

The aim of this single-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate whether removal of the prosthetic crown influences the clinical effectiveness of non-surgical mechanical therapy in implants affected by peri-implantitis. The study is designed to compare changes in several clinical and radiographic parameters between baseline and follow-up examinations at 3, 6, and 12 months. The primary outcome measure will be the mean peri-implant probing depth (PIPD). Secondary outcomes will include changes in gingival recession (REC), radiographic marginal bone level (MBL), modified bleeding index (mBI), and additional patient-related variables.

This double arm, split-mouth, single centre, controlled, randomised clinical study is designed to examine the effect of implantoplasty in treatment of peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis will be treated with open flap debridement, with or without implantoplasty.

The purpose of the present study is to compare the 1-year clinical, radiographic and microbiological outcomes and patients' satisfaction following surgical treatment of peri-implantitis after applying two different surface modification methods. Secondarily, analysis and comparison of the microbiological results of implants diagnosed and treated for peri-implantitis with healthy implants will be performed.

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second-generation platelet concentrate used for tissue and bone regeneration. PRF releases growth factors such as TGF-β, PDGF, VEGF, IGF, and FGF, which are known to promote wound healing and bone regeneration. Thus, PRF may offer a promising therapeutic approach for peri-implantitis treatment. Numerous studies have reported beneficial effects of PRF on bone regeneration, bone augmentation, soft tissue healing, and ridge preservation. In infrabony periodontal defects, PRF has shown significant improvements in pocket depth reduction, clinical attachment level (CAL) gain, and bone fill. However, a recent systematic review highlighted that evidence supporting PRF use in peri-implantitis remains limited, primarily due to a lack of adequately designed studies. Therefore, the aim of this project is to investigate whether PRF enhances regeneration in peri-implantitis defects. Specifically, it will assess whether surgical debridement of peri-implantitis defects-including electrochemical detoxification of implant surfaces using GalvoSurge-combined with PRF clot and membrane placement, improves treatment outcomes compared to surgical debridement and detoxification using GalvoSurge alone. For this purpose, implants with peri-implantitis defects of comparable size will be randomly assigned to either the test or control group. After 12 months, implants will be clinically evaluated for radiographic defect fill, reduction in probing pocket depth (PPD), and bleeding on probing (BOP). The objective of this project is to verify, both radiographically and clinically, whether adjunctive PRF application enhances tissue regeneration and healing of peri-implantitis defects compared to open flap debridement (OFD) alone.

This multicenter, single-masked randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of minimally-invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) compared with standard non-surgical peri-implant therapy (NSPT) in patients diagnosed with peri-implantitis. The study investigates clinical outcomes, radiographic bone levels, patient-reported outcomes, and treatment time over 12 months.

This study aims to increase the width and thickness of peri-implant keratinized mucosa (KM) by transferring a properly dimensioned free gingival graft (FGG) from the palatal donor site and to evaluate its effect as an adjunctive approach to non-surgical peri-implantitis therapy. The procedure is indicated for patients diagnosed with peri-implantitis who present with an inadequate KM (midbuccal KM height \< 2 mm). One month after non-surgical therapy, patients in the test group will undergo keratinized mucosa augmentation using an FGG, while patients in the control group will continue with supportive periodontal therapy and regular follow-up visits. The primary outcome measure of the study is the change in probing depth (PD) at 12 months following peri-implantitis treatment.

The purpose of this study is to test the comparative efficacy of two surgical approaches (immediate versus delayed GBR) for the surgical reconstruction of peri-implantitis intra-bony defects in terms of the clinical, radiographical, histological, volumetric, microbiological, and patient-reported outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that in certain clinical situations, treatment of peri-implantitis intra-bony defects with the use of a compound bone grafting material (mixture of allogenic bone substitutes) and a non-resorbable barrier membrane and following a delayed approach (test group) with initial phase of defect decontamination and initial healing phase would yield superior outcomes to that of the conventional approach (control group) of defect decontamination and regeneration at the same clinical visit while also significantly enhancing patient-reported outcomes: H0: There is no difference between the two mentioned approaches in terms of the treatment outcomes. H1: There is a significant difference, favoring the delayed approach compared to the immediate reconstruction.

Research Question: Can a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment approach (MINST) be more effective than the current standard non-surgical method in treating peri-implantitis, a common inflammatory condition affecting dental implants? Background: Dental implants are widely used to replace missing teeth. While they are usually successful, some patients develop a condition called peri-implantitis, an infection that causes inflammation and bone loss around the implant. This can eventually lead to implant failure if not treated properly. Currently, non-surgical treatments are used to clean the area and reduce inflammation. However, these methods often fall short of fully resolving the issue, and many patients require further treatment or even surgery. A newer approach called MINST (Minimally-Invasive Non-Surgical Therapy) has shown promising results for treating gum disease around natural teeth. This method focuses on precision cleaning with minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues, reducing pain and improving healing. While MINST works well for gum disease, its effectiveness for treating peri-implantitis has not yet been tested. Purpose of the Study: This clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of MINST with the standard non-surgical treatment currently used for peri-implantitis. The aim is to determine whether MINST can better treat the disease, improve healing, and reduce discomfort for patients. Hypotheses: Alternate Hypothesis (What we expect to find): MINST will result in better outcomes, specifically, fewer deep pockets around the implant, less bleeding, and fewer signs of infection, compared to the standard treatment. Null Hypothesis: There will be no significant difference between the outcomes of the two treatment approaches. Study Design: Type of Study: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 106 patients. Duration: Patients will be followed for 12 months after treatment. Locations: Multiple dental centers participating in the trial. Method: Half of the participants will receive MINST; the other half will receive the standard treatment. Neither patients nor outcome assessors will know which treatment was used (single-masked). What Will Be Measured? Primary Goal: To see how many patients show healing (defined as smaller pockets, little or no bleeding, and no pus) 12 months after treatment. Secondary Goals: Patient-reported outcomes, including pain levels and quality of life Changes in pocket depth and tissue attachment Bacterial changes Time taken for treatment appointments Why Is This Important? If MINST proves to be more effective and comfortable for patients, it could change how peri-implantitis is managed in the future- potentially reducing the need for surgery, improving patient experience, and helping more people keep their dental implants for longer.

Today, to understand pathogenic mechanisms involved in periodontitis and peri-implantitis remains a challenge to identify biomarkers or therapeutic targets to improve prevention and screening, as well as the effectiveness of periodontitis and peri-implantitis treatments. The aim is to characterize, in vivo, specific molecular markers reflecting the activity of the pathology, which could lead to * improve the knowledge of the pathogenesis of periodontitis and peri-implantitis; * determine target molecules involved in tissue destruction; * determine molecular profiles of patients at local and systemic risk; * determine therapeutic targets For this purpose, biological samples will be collected (plaque, saliva, crevicular fluid) from patients with periodontitis or peri-implantitis stage 3 or 4 versus patients with a healthy periodontium. Biological samples will be collected before and all along the periodontal or peri-implantal treatment. Gingiva explants collection will be sampling within the surgical procedures (if they are needed). The primary objective is to investigate tissue and cellular expression of molecular markers associated with periodontal destruction during periodontitis or peri-implantitis in relation to periodontal infection and systemic changes in host response. A characterization of the cytokines in gingival fluid and unstimulated saliva (Luminex® technique) of patients with periodontitis or peri-implantitis versus without periodontitis or peri-implantitis will be done. The secondary objective is to study the influence of periodontitis on systemic pathologies via serum analysis of molecules and bacteria involved in periodontal destruction. Immunofluorescence evaluation of protein expression and distribution (inflammatory mediators, inflammatory pathway signaling proteins) in gingival explants, characterization of proteases (MMP) present in gingival fluid and unstimulated saliva (Luminex® technique) and microbiological analysis of the subgingival biofilm (by quantitative PCR).