New study aims to find best surgery for implant gum disease

NCT ID NCT07550127

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two standard surgical treatments for peri-implantitis, a gum infection around dental implants. About 44 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either resective surgery with implantoplasty (smoothing the implant) or with simple cleaning. Researchers will measure inflammation in gum tissue and blood before and after surgery, and follow participants for up to 5 years.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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