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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Study facts
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- Participants
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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2011
- Finished
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Jan 2019
- 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
Patients with or without a history of periodontitis were included in the study
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Previous diagnosis of aggressive periodontitis, chronic periodontitis, or no history of periodontitis. * Completion of periodontal treatment at least 1 year before study enrollment. * Enrollment in supportive periodontal therapy. * Plaque Index \< 20% at study onset. * Bleeding on Probing \< 20% at study onset. * Presence of at least one single edentulous space with adjacent teeth. * Sufficient bone and soft tissue volume for implant placement without the need for reconstructive procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic conditions that contraindicate implant surgery. * Use of systemic antimicrobial therapy within 6 months before implant placement. * Untreated or uncontrolled aggressive periodontitis. * Untreated or uncontrolled chronic periodontitis. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Need for bone grafting or soft tissue grafting procedures. * Current smokers or former smokers.
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