Analyzing the impact of dental implant spacing on gum disease risk
Distance Between Dental Implants as a Risk Indicator for Peri-implant Disease. A Multi-center Cross-sectional Study
This study is trying to see if the spacing between dental implants affects the risk of gum disease for people who have had multiple implants placed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06364982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between the distance between contiguous dental implants and the occurrence of peri-implant diseases such as mucositis and peri-implantitis. Conducted as a multicentric cross-sectional study, it follows the STROBE guidelines and involves a stratified random sampling of patients who received at least two contiguous dental implants before 2021. Participants will be contacted for evaluations by trained examiners to assess their peri-implant status based on the inter-implant distances. The study will adhere to ethical standards and obtain informed consent from all participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are systemically healthy adults aged 18 and older who have received at least two contiguous dental implants with a minimum of three years of function.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have taken systemic antibiotics recently, or have undergone treatments that may affect periodontal health will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimal dental implant placement to reduce the risk of peri-implant diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of analyzing inter-implant distances is novel, similar studies have explored factors influencing peri-implant health with varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient must be ≥18 years of age and systemically healthy; * Partially edentulous patients, rehabilitated until 2020 (i.e., a minimum of 3 years of function time) with at least two contiguous implant-supported restorations in the maxilla or mandible; * Screw or cemented-retained prosthesis; * Fixed dental prosthesis (i.e., single crowns and partial prosthesis); * No implant mobility. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and lactating women; * Patients who have taken systemic antibiotics during the 3 months prior to the examination; * Patients being treated with drugs that may induce a gingival overgrowth; * Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment (since it can influence periodontal diagnosis); * Patients who have received mechanical debridement during the 3 months prior to the exam; * Patients who have received surgical treatment for peri-implantitis; * Psychophysical inability to carry out study procedures.
Where this trial is running
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
- Clínica Universitaria de Odontologia — Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ioannis Terpou, MSc
- Email: ioannisterpou.95@uic.es
- Phone: +306978218177
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.