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Non Surgical Treatment of Periimplantitis

The Use of Erythritol Powder and Locally Derived Metronidazole for the Non-surgical Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis and Peri-implantitis.

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02023853
Enrollment
20
Registered
2013-12-30
Start date
2013-12-31
Completion date
2015-12-31
Last updated
2016-09-02

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Conditions

Peri-Implantitis and Peri-implant Mucositis

Brief summary

20 consecutive adult implant patients, presenting the signs of peri-implant mucositis (probing depth ≥4 mm combined with bleeding and/or pus on probing) or initial peri-implantitis (probing depth ≥4 mm, bleeding and suppuration plus radiographic loss of supporting bone ≤30% compared with the situation after implant placement) will be included. Sites will be treated by ultrasonic debridement of the pocket, performed using a piezoceramic ultrasonic device. For the purpose, a Tip will be connected to the Handpiece Led (5 minutes/pocket) . Then, it will be followed by the subgingival use of erythritol powder applied by the use of Handpiece connected to an airflow unit 2x5 seconds/pocket. At this time the subgingival delivery of metronidazole gel will be provided. After instrumentation, patients will rinse with chlorhexidine 0.20% 3 times/day for 2 weeks. At baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months the following parameters will be evaluated: Probing Pocket depth (PPD), Bleeding on Probing (BoP), Clinical Attachment Level (CAL).

Interventions

Sponsors

Proed, Torino, Italy
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* adult patients suffering from peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis

Exclusion criteria

* Heavy smokers current pregnant history of malignancy long-term steroidal or antibiotic therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
probing pocket depth changebaseline, 6 months
bleeding on probing changebaseline, 6 months
clinical attachment level changebaseline, 6 months

Countries

Italy

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026