New study tests laser and Air-Polishing to save failing dental implants

NCT ID NCT03451981

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Peri-implantitis is a common gum infection around dental implants that can lead to bone loss and implant failure. This study tested whether adding Er:YAG laser or erythritol air-polishing to standard mechanical cleaning improves outcomes. Forty-seven adults with at least one affected implant received one of the three treatments. The goal was to reduce pocket depth and bleeding, key signs of disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Er:YAG laser or erythritol air-polishing
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective non-surgical treatment for peri-implantitis, reducing the need for surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 47 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvements may be modest and not prevent disease relapse.

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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.

PERI IMPLANTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele

Milan, Milano, 20100, Italy

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