Past gum disease may impact Long-Term dental implant success

NCT ID NCT07671456

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study followed 55 people with dental implants for 5 years to see if their history of gum disease (aggressive, chronic, or none) affected implant health. Participants received regular dental cleanings. Researchers measured bone loss, gum inflammation, and implant survival. The goal was to understand how past gum problems influence long-term implant outcomes.

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 could help dentists personalize implant care based on a patient's history of gum disease.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis Peri-Implantitis periodontitis, aggressive periodontitis, aggressive 1

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