PERI-IMPLANT HEALTH

This study tested a technique where a small piece of a tooth's root is left in place during dental implant surgery to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty patients with hopeless teeth received 23 implants using this method and were followed for 18 months. The main goal was …

This study tested two common, low-cost dental materials—light-cure composite and Protemp—to see which works better for making custom healing caps for dental implants. Thirty adults with single missing teeth received these caps, and researchers checked gum health, pain, and appear…

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

This study examined fluid from around dental implants to find biological markers linked to early bone loss. Researchers compared implants with and without early bone loss in 59 patients. They measured several proteins in the gum fluid to see if any could help explain why some imp…

This study looked at the free amino acids in saliva from 120 people with healthy gums, gum disease, or inflammation around dental implants. Researchers wanted to see if different amino acid patterns could help tell apart these conditions. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasiv…

This study examined 192 adults with dental implants to see if the angle of the crown (the visible tooth part) affects gum health. Researchers measured the emergence angle and checked for signs of gum inflammation or bone loss. The goal was to understand how implant design might i…

This study looked at whether stress plays a role in gum disease around dental implants. Researchers measured stress hormones and anxiety levels in 62 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or more serious implant-related gum disease. The goal was to understand how s…