PERI-IMPLANT HEALTH

This study tested two common, low-cost dental materials—light-cure composite and Protemp—for making custom healing caps after a dental implant. Thirty adults received these caps to see which material helped the gums heal better and look more natural. The goal is to give dentists …

This study tested whether an AI-powered chatbot can help people with dental implants take better care of their teeth and gums. 110 adults with implants were split into two groups: one used the chatbot for daily tips and motivation, while the other received standard paper instruct…

This study tested a dental implant technique called the socket shield, where a small piece of the tooth root is left in place to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty people with damaged front teeth received implants using this method and were followed for 18 months. The goa…

This study looked at the free amino acids in saliva from 120 people with healthy gums, gum disease, or inflammation around dental implants. The goal was to see if different amino acid patterns could help tell these conditions apart. Researchers hope this could lead to a simple, n…

This study looked at 192 healthy adults who had dental implants placed within the past five years. Researchers measured the angle of the implant crown and checked for signs of gum disease around the implant. The goal was to see if a steeper crown angle is linked to worse gum heal…

This study looked at whether stress hormones in the fluid around dental implants are linked to gum disease. Researchers measured cortisol, DHEA, and other markers in 62 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or more serious implant-related gum disease. They also use…

This study looked at levels of three specific proteins (TREM-1, MMP-8, and TIMP-1) in the fluid around dental implants in people with peri-implantitis, a gum disease affecting implants. Researchers measured these proteins in 54 healthy participants to see if they are linked to th…