Which cleaning method works best for failing dental implants?

NCT ID NCT06430268

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Andrea Ravida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two methods—air-polishing with a special powder versus scraping with a titanium tool—to clean infected dental implants. Researchers will test both methods on 90 adults whose implants need removal due to severe infection. After cleaning, the implants will be analyzed in a lab to see which method removes more debris and bacteria.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective way to clean infected dental implants, potentially improving treatment outcomes for peri-implantitis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (90 participants) that only tests cleaning on implants that are already being removed, so results may not directly apply to saving implants in living patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Peri-Implantitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DENTAL IMPLANT FAILED PERI IMPLANTITIS

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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