Obesity may worsen inflammation around dental implants, study finds
NCT ID NCT07183163
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how obesity influences the health of tissues around dental implants. Researchers measured gum inflammation and collected fluid samples from 80 adults with implants—half with obesity and half without. They checked for signs of inflammation like probing depth and inflammatory markers. The goal was to better understand if obesity increases the risk of implant problems.
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 the results show a clear link, this could help dentists better monitor and manage implant health in people with obesity.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and the findings may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of systemically healthy adults aged 18-65 years with dental implants in function for at least 1 year. Participants will be categorized into obese and non-obese groups according to BMI and waist circumference measurements.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years with dental implants in function for at least 1 year. * Patients diagnosed with peri-implantitis according to clinical and radiographic criteria. * For control group: systemically healthy individuals with peri-implant health. * Written informed consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases affecting periodontal/implant health (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, HIV, cardiovascular disease, kidney disorders). * Pregnant or lactating women. * Current smokers or individuals using smokeless tobacco. * Alcohol abuse. * Use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 3 months. * Patients who had received peri-implant treatment within the last 6 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Rize, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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