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Peri-implantitis clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 33 Peri-implantitis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 17 countries (most in Turkey (Türkiye) (8), Spain (4), Italy (4)). By phase: Phase 4 (1). The most active sponsors are Gazi University (3), Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (2). There are also 7 NIH-funded research projects on Peri-implantitis, with $3.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 33Clinical trials
- 7NIH research projects
- 17Countries
Newest Peri-implantitis clinical trials
All recruiting trials (33)
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How Smoking Affects Immune Responses Around Dental Implants
This study tests how smoking changes the body's immune response around dental implants in people with healthy implants, peri-implant mucositis, or peri-implantitis.
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AmbiJet-assisted treatment for inflamed dental implants
This study tests whether applying cold atmospheric plasma with the AmbiJet system after standard cleaning helps reduce inflammation around dental implants more quickly in adults with peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis.
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Non-surgical H42 treatment for peri-implant pockets
This study tests whether H42 can help heal peri-implant pockets compared with no-H42 care in adults with 6–8 mm pockets.
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Macrophage behavior around dental implants in health and peri-implantitis
This study will test whether macrophage-related markers in tissue and fluids around dental implants differ between people with peri-implantitis and those with healthy implants, and whether smoking changes those markers.
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Access to probing around dental implants
This multicenter study tests whether limited access to peri-implant probing is linked to more bone loss around dental implants in adults with implants in use for at least three years.
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Two surgical treatments for peri-implantitis: implantoplasty versus mechanical debridement
This tests whether adding implantoplasty to resective surgery reduces inflammation and improves outcomes around dental implants in adults with peri-implantitis.
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Keratinized mucosa graft to support treatment of peri-implantitis
This trial will try adding a free gingival graft to non-surgical peri-implantitis care to see if increasing keratinized mucosa helps patients with less than 2 mm of mid‑buccal keratinized tissue heal better.
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Minimally invasive non-surgical treatment for peri-implantitis
This test compares a gentler, minimally invasive non-surgical cleaning (MINST) with standard non-surgical cleaning for adults who have peri-implantitis to see which gives better gum, bone, and patient-reported outcomes over 12 months.
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Removing the crown during non-surgical treatment for peri-implantitis.
This study will test whether taking off the prosthetic crown from an affected implant helps non-surgical cleaning work better for people with peri-implantitis.
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Immediate versus delayed surgical reconstruction for bone defects around dental implants
This trial will test whether doing bone grafting and membrane placement right away or waiting and doing it after initial healing works better for adults with peri-implantitis-related intra-bony defects around dental implants.
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Vitamin D and LL-37 Levels in Peri-Implant Fluids
This study tests whether levels of vitamin D in peri-implant fluids and the antimicrobial peptide LL-37 differ in people with dental implants who have mucositis or peri-implantitis.
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for non-surgical peri-implantitis care
This trial will test whether adding antimicrobial photodynamic therapy to standard non-surgical cleaning helps adults with peri-implantitis preserve their implants.
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Natural bioactive gel to treat peri-implantitis around dental implants.
This study will try adding a natural bioactive gel (Sterify Gel®) to standard non-surgical cleaning to see if adults with peri-implantitis have less inflammation and bone loss around their implants.
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Immunological and clinical evaluation of the causes of peri-implantitis
This project will see if blood tests can reveal immune reactions or metal-related signals in adults with advanced peri-implantitis.
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Probing around dental implants before versus after crown removal to detect peri-implantitis
This test will see if measuring pocket depth and bleeding around dental implants before versus after taking off the crown finds peri-implantitis more accurately in adults with restored implants.
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Reconstructive treatment for gum disease around dental implants
This study is testing if adding a special membrane to a bone graft can help people with gum disease around dental implants heal better than just using the bone graft alone.
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Using a titanium brush to treat peri-implantitis
This study is testing if using a titanium brush along with regular cleaning can better treat gum disease around dental implants compared to just using steel tools.
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Using a chitosan brush to treat peri-implantitis
This will test whether cleaning infected dental implants with a chitosan brush works better than a titanium curette for adults with peri-implantitis.
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Comparing laser and mechanical methods for treating peri-implantitis
This study is testing three different ways to treat peri-implantitis to see which one helps patients feel better by reducing gum depth around dental implants.
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Treatment of peri-implantitis using platelet-rich fibrin
This study is testing whether adding platelet-rich fibrin to surgery can help people with peri-implantitis heal better and improve bone growth around their dental implants.
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Non-surgical treatment for gum disease around dental implants
This study is testing two different non-surgical treatments for gum disease around dental implants to see which one works better for patients with this condition.
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Investigating gene and microbiome profiles in gum diseases
This study is trying to see how genes and bacteria in the mouth are related to gum diseases like periodontitis and peri-implantitis in adults to help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Using antibacterial photodynamic therapy to treat peri-implantitis
This study is testing a new light-activated mouth rinse to see if it can help people with peri-implantitis manage their gum inflammation and plaque better.
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Non-surgical treatment for gum disease's effect on blood vessel health
This study is testing whether a non-surgical gum treatment can improve blood vessel health in people with gum disease and healthy individuals.
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Comparing two surgical methods for treating peri-implantitis
This study is testing two different surgical methods to see which one works better for treating peri-implantitis in patients with dental implants.
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Comparing immediate and delayed loading of zirconia dental implants
This study tests whether putting zirconia dental implants in right away or waiting a couple of months leads to better success for patients with missing teeth.
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Comparing two non-surgical treatments for peri-implantitis
This study is testing which of two non-surgical treatments for peri-implantitis—mechanical cleaning or air-polishing—works better to improve gum health around dental implants.
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Impact of Implant Shape on Gum Health Around Dental Implants
This study is testing how different shapes of dental implants affect gum health in patients who have had their implants for over three years.
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Comparing soft tissue augmentation methods for treating peri-implantitis
This study is testing whether using a special collagen matrix or a tissue graft can help people with moderate to severe peri-implantitis heal better when combined with other treatments compared to those who don’t receive any soft tissue help.
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Evaluating long-term outcomes of surgical treatment for peri-implantitis
This study looks at how well surgical treatments work for people with peri-implantitis over the long term by checking their healing and collecting samples from new patients for further analysis.
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Investigating biofilm formation on temporary dental implant components
This study is testing if a new type of dental implant material can reduce harmful bacteria buildup compared to the standard material to help prevent gum diseases.
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Understanding the links between periodontitis, inflammation, and diabetes
This study is trying to understand how periodontitis and inflammation are connected to diabetes by looking at biological samples from patients with severe gum disease and healthy people.
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Treatment for peri-implantitis using implantoplasty
This study tests if adding implantoplasty to standard treatment helps people with peri-implantitis heal better than just the standard treatment alone.
NIH-funded research (7)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Understanding how tiny blood vessels behave around dental implants
A study at Georgetown University looks at why blood vessels near dental implants leak and become inflamed, with the goal of spotting problems early in patients who have implants.
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Understanding and reversing blood vessel problems in peri-implant inflammation
A study will explore why blood vessels in mouth implants get inflamed and test a drug approach to reverse this process to protect implants.
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Multi-functional 3D-Printed Dental Implants to Prevent Peri-Implant Infections
A patient-friendly implant made with a special 3D-printed material that fights infection and helps bone integrate with the implant.
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Bone and soft tissue repair with a piezoelectric hydrogel for peri-implantitis care
A new gel-like material with piezoelectric properties is being tested to help repair bone and surrounding tissues around dental implants affected by peri-implantitis.
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Creating advanced dental implants to prevent infections
This study is testing a new kind of dental implant made just for you that helps prevent infections, using special materials and 3D printing to make it stronger and safer than regular implants.
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Using CCL2 to treat bone loss around dental implants
This study is looking at a new way to help people with peri-implantitis, a condition that causes inflammation and bone loss around dental implants, by using a special protein to help the body heal and keep the area healthy without needing surgery.
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How diabetes affects inflammation and infection around dental implants
This study is looking at how high blood sugar from diabetes might lead to gum problems around dental implants, and it aims to find ways to prevent these issues for people with diabetes by understanding the bacteria in their mouths better.
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Quick answers
How many Peri-implantitis clinical trials are recruiting right now?
33, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 17 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (8 trials), Spain (4 trials), Italy (4 trials), Switzerland (3 trials), Sweden (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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