PERI-IMPLANT MUCOSITIS

This study is testing if using a water flosser along with regular brushing is better than brushing alone for reducing gum inflammation and plaque around single dental implants. Twenty adults with a specific type of mild gum inflammation around their implant will be randomly assig…

This study aims to see if taking small gum tissue grafts from different areas of the roof of the mouth works better for building healthy, strong gums around dental implants. Researchers will enroll 30 adults who need a molar or premolar implant and have thin gum tissue. They will…

This study aims to find the best cleaning tools for people with inflamed gums around their dental implants. About 75 adults with this condition will try different small brushes or flosses designed to clean between teeth and implants. Researchers will check over six months to see …

This study aims to understand if levels of vitamin D and a natural antibiotic called LL-37 in the fluid around dental implants can serve as early warning signs for gum disease. Researchers will compare these levels in 72 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or mor…

This study aims to find out if metal or plastic dental probes give more accurate measurements when checking gum health around dental implants. Researchers will compare measurements taken with both types of tools on 64 adults with single-tooth implants. The study will also measure…