Evaluation of the utility of a novel, radiation-free imaging technique for characterizing peri-implantitis around dental implants and assessing the therapy response

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00024812

Enrollment

Registered

2021-04-27

Start date

2021-05-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

K10.9

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with peri-implantitis will be examined by MRI before and after receiving surgical therapy.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Eligible for patient education - Patients with periimplantitis - Signed informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Contraindications for an MRI examination (e.g., implants that are not classified as MR-compatible or MR-safe, metal parts in a dangerous location (eye), claustrophobia, etc.). - Contraindications to an administration of contrast media (e.g., kidney diseases associated with impaired kidney function, allergic reactions, etc.). - Pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) and reliability of magnetic resonance imaging for the qualitative and quantitative characterization of peri-implant bone lesions (peri-implantitis).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Identification of magnetic resonance imaging parameters for a therapy response of peri-implant bone lesions after surgical peri-implantitis therapy.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactChristian Ott

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

heidelberg@dental-mrt.de+496221567566

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026