Laser combo may keep dental implants healthy for a decade

NCT ID NCT07104760

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

Summary

This study follows 80 people who had gum disease around dental implants (peri-implantitis) and were treated with a special laser plus antibiotics. Researchers will check gum health, bone levels, and bacteria up to 10 years later. The goal is to see if this treatment keeps the disease under control long-term.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Er,Cr:YSGG laser and systemic antibiotics

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that combining laser treatment with antibiotics provides lasting control of peri-implantitis, reducing the need for implant removal.

What could go wrong

This is a long-term follow-up of a small, earlier trial, not a new treatment test. Results may not apply to all patients, and the laser approach may not outperform standard care.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guarulhos University

    Guarulhos, São Paulo, 07090-160, Brazil