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Experimental Peri-implant Mucositis on Implant Sites That Were Previously Treated With or Without Implantoplasty
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Summary
This controlled clinical trial will assess clinically, immunologically, and microbiologically the healing of experimental peri-implant mucositis (PIM) lesions in implants treated previously with implantoplasty (IP) compared to those treated without IP.
Official title: Progression and Resolution of Experimental Peri-implant Mucositis on Now Healthy Implant Sites That Were Previously Treated With or Without Implantoplasty: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2023-09-05
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2025-10-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Induction of experimental peri-implant mucositis
Patients will refrain from oral hygiene measures at the implant sites for 3 weeks to induce peri-implant mucositis, by using a stent in the included implant during oral hygiene.
Resolution of experimental peri-implant mucositis
Patients will reinstitute oral hygiene measures, receive an oral prophylaxis and oral hygiene instructions and will be evaluated during 3 weeks.
Locations (1)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States