AI chatbot beats leaflets in dental implant care trial
NCT ID NCT07300657
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 leaflets and hygienist sessions. The goal was to see if the chatbot led to less plaque and gum inflammation, which are early signs of implant disease. Results could show that simple smartphone technology helps prevent serious implant problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy or with controlled systemic conditions; * Good periodontal health on either an intact or reduced periodontium; * Regular adherence to supportive periodontal therapy (SPT); * Presence of at least one osseointegrated dental implant in the maxilla or mandible, following transmucosal healing for 2-4 months; * Daily access to a smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years; * Untreated or active periodontal disease; * Currently undergoing orthodontic therapy; * Patients with cognitive deficits; * Smoking habit (more than 10 cigarettes per day); * History of heavy alcohol consumption; * Use of immunosuppressive medication; * Pregnancy or lactation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Intradepartmental Program of Oral Surgery and Early Detection of Oral Cancer, G. Rodolico - San Marco Hospital, AOU Policlinico - San Marco
Catania, 95124, Italy
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