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A study to evaluate the effect of different light treatments on gum thickness around dental implants

Effect of photobiomodulation on peri-implant mucosal thickness using different wavelengths - a randomized controlled clinical trial - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/107353
Enrollment
32
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K068- Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

Interventions

Intervention1: Photobiomodulation using 650nm wavelength: Participants in this group will receive photobiomodulation therapy using a 650 nm (red light) diode laser applied to the buccal and lingual pe

Sponsors

Dr. Hima Saila Alapati
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with thin PIMT in peri-implant areas (less than 0.8 mm around dental implant) 2. Absence of periapical pathology in teeth adjacent to area included 3. Systemically healthy patients 4. Non-smoker subjects

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with peri-implant pocket, attachment loss 2. Malocclusion 3. Pregnant and lactating women 4 Patients receiving medications influencing gingival tissue response (eg., Steroids, immunosuppressants) 5. Presence of orthodontic appliances in the study area

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Peri-implant mucosal thickness (PIMT)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Pink Esthetic Score (PES) 2.Patient satisfaction (VAS score) Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ahalya P

Vishnu Dental College

gautami.ps@vdc.edu.in9951011618

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026