PERI-IMPLANT HEALTH

This study tested whether an AI-powered chatbot could 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 personalized oral hygiene tips, while the other received standard printed…

This study tested two low-cost materials—light-cure composite and Protemp—for making custom healing abutments after dental implant surgery. Thirty adults received one of the two materials, and researchers measured gum inflammation, pocket depth, aesthetics, and pain. The goal is …

This study examined fluid from around dental implants to find biological markers linked to early bone loss. Researchers compared implants with and without early bone loss in 59 patients. They measured several proteins in the gum fluid to see if any could help explain why some imp…

This study looked at 54 people with peri-implantitis, an infection around dental implants. Researchers measured three substances (TREM-1, MMP-8, and TIMP-1) in the fluid around the implants. The goal was to see if these markers could help understand or diagnose the condition bett…

This study looked at whether stress plays a role in gum disease around dental implants. Researchers measured stress hormones and anxiety levels in 62 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or more serious implant-related gum disease. The goal was to understand how s…

This study examined 192 adults with dental implants to see if the angle of the crown (the visible tooth part) affects gum health. Researchers measured the emergence angle and checked for signs of gum inflammation or bone loss. The goal was to understand how implant design might i…

This study looked at the free amino acids in saliva from 120 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, periodontitis, healthy implants, implant mucositis, or implantitis. Researchers wanted to see if different amino acid patterns could help tell these conditions apart. The goal is to…

This study tested a dental implant technique called the socket shield, where part of the tooth root is left in place to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty patients received 23 implants and were followed for 18 months. Researchers measured bone thickness and implant surviv…