What makes some dental implants get infected? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07633912

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Center of Implantology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Badajoz, Spain Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 100 partially toothless patients with dental implants to understand why some implants develop peri-implantitis (infection and bone loss) while others stay healthy. Researchers focused on local factors like implant position and gum tissue characteristics. The goal is to identify which factors increase or decrease risk, helping dentists choose better treatment approaches.

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 study could help dentists identify which local factors make dental implants more likely to develop peri-implantitis, leading to better prevention and treatment strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at existing data. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients or implant types.

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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

Centro de Implantologia Cirugia Oral y Maxilofacial

Badajoz, 06011, Spain

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