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Relationship Between Metrnl Expression, IL-1β, and TNF-α in Patients With Peri-Implantitis
Sponsor: Ataturk University
Summary
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues around dental implants and may lead to progressive bone loss and implant failure. Current diagnosis is mainly based on clinical and radiographic findings, which may not fully reflect the underlying inflammatory activity. Therefore, there is a need for biological markers that may provide additional information about disease-related changes. This observational study aims to compare the levels of Meteorin-like protein (Metrnl) and selected inflammatory cytokines in peri-implant crevicular fluid obtained from individuals with peri-implantitis and individuals with healthy implants. The study will evaluate Metrnl, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-10 (IL-10). It will also examine the relationships between Metrnl and these inflammatory markers. The study hypothesis is that Metrnl levels differ between healthy peri-implant tissues and peri-implantitis and are associated with pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels. The findings may help clarify the possible role of Metrnl in peri-implant inflammation and its potential as a biomarker for distinguishing peri-implant health from peri-implantitis.
Official title: Association of Metrnl Expression With IL-1β and TNF-α in Patients With Peri-Implantitis: Potential as a Novel Biomarker
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
68
Start Date
2026-07-07
Completion Date
2026-08-02
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Locations (1)
Atatürk University
Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)