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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guarulhos University
Guarulhos, São Paulo, 07090-160, Brazil
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