Laser vs. scaler: which works better for infected implants?

NCT ID NCT06890117

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two non-surgical ways to treat peri-implantitis, an infection around dental implants. Forty patients were split into two groups: one received standard ultrasonic cleaning with saline, the other got a combination of Er:YAG and diode lasers. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, bleeding, bacteria levels, and pain over three months to see which approach worked better.

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 (2940nm) and Diode (808nm) laser
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a less invasive way to treat peri-implantitis, reducing gum inflammation and saving dental implants without surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term study (40 people, 3 months) comparing two non-surgical methods. Results may not apply to all cases, and laser treatment might not outperform standard cleaning.

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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

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece

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