Scientists probe immune clues to save failing dental implants
NCT ID NCT07569432
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how immune cells called macrophages behave in gum disease around dental implants (peri-implantitis). Researchers will measure various inflammatory markers in tissue samples from 120 participants, including smokers and non-smokers. The goal is to understand why some implants fail and how smoking worsens the condition.
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 research could point toward better ways to diagnose or treat peri-implantitis by targeting specific immune cells.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small and early-stage, so findings may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Biruni University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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