New study tests airflow device vs curette for implant gum disease

NCT ID NCT06849856

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two non-surgical treatments for peri-implantitis, a gum disease that affects dental implants. Thirty-eight adults with deep gum pockets around their implants received either a titanium curette, an airflow device with erythritol powder, or both. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, bleeding, and biomarkers in the gum fluid over 6 months to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: airflow device with erythritol powder and titanium curette
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective non-surgical treatment for peri-implantitis, potentially improving gum health and reducing bone loss around dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are compared for short-term outcomes (6 months), and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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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.

PERIIMPLANTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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