infection of the gums surrounding an implant
Conditions
Interventions
The therapy in groups 1 and 2 consists of treatment of the implants with the
Fluxion. The Fluxion is a box-like apparatus consisting of two compartments:
one compartiment carrying the fluid which is
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: radiographical boneloss >= 2 mm surrounding an implant presence of bleeding on probing or suppuration age of at least 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus usage of prescripted anti-inflammatory medication presence of an allergic reaction to chlorhexidine pregnancy in case of an antibiotics therapy in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Peri-implant probing depth (PPD) is the primary parameter. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters include the amount of active metalloproteinase-8 proteins (MMP-8), color of the gingiva, plaque by the modified plaque index (MPI), BOP, suppuration, swelling and radiographical bone height in mm. Finally, the participant is asked to indicate the degree of pain during treatment on a numerical scale from 1 (no pain) to 10 (most possible pain). In addition, the following data is collected: gender, age, presence or absence of natural elements, the location of the implants and whether or not to smoke. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed