PERI-IMPLANT HEALTH

This study tested two common, low-cost dental materials (light-cure composite and Protemp) for making custom healing caps for dental implants. The goal was to see which material helps the gum tissue heal better and look more natural. Thirty adults with missing teeth received impl…

This study tested whether an AI-powered chatbot could help people with dental implants take better care of their teeth and gums. 110 adults were split into two groups: one used the chatbot for daily tips and motivation, while the other received standard care with leaflets and hyg…

This study tested a dental implant technique called the socket shield, where a small piece of the tooth root is left in place to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty people with damaged front teeth received implants using this method and were followed for 18 months. The goa…

This study looked at whether stress hormones in the fluid around dental implants are linked to gum disease. Researchers measured cortisol, DHEA, and other markers in 62 adults with healthy or diseased implants. They also used questionnaires to check anxiety and depression levels.…

This study looked at the free amino acids in the saliva of 120 people with healthy gums, gum disease, or implant-related inflammation. The goal was to see if different amino acid patterns could help tell these conditions apart without invasive tests. Researchers measured pocket d…

This study measured three specific proteins (TREM-1, MMP-8, and TIMP-1) in the fluid around dental implants in 54 people with peri-implantitis, an infection around implants. The goal was to see if these proteins are linked to the disease. Researchers used a lab test called ELISA …

This study looked at 192 adults with dental implants to see if the angle of the crown (the visible tooth part) affects gum health around the implant. Researchers measured the emergence angle and checked for signs of gum inflammation or disease. The goal was to understand how impl…