A squirt of gel inside a dental implant could stop it from failing
NCT ID NCT05024760
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Dental implants can fail when bacteria leak into the hollow space inside the implant, causing infection and bone loss. This trial tests whether placing a dab of antiseptic gel — either chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide — inside the implant during surgery can reduce bacterial growth and lower the chance of implant failure. The study enrolls active-duty soldiers aged 18–55 who need a dental implant and compares the two gels against each other.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- antiseptic gels (chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide) placed inside the dental implant cavity during surgery
- What this could lead to
- If effective, a simple antiseptic gel placed inside the implant could lower infection rates and improve long-term implant survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early-phase trial with a small, specific population (active-duty soldiers), so results may not apply to the general public. Both antiseptics can cause local irritation or allergic reactions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington, 98431, United States
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