Polishing implants to treat peri-implantitis

Implantoplasty as Adjunct to Combined Surgical Therapy of Peri-Implantitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Not applicable Interventional Center of Implantology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Badajoz, Spain · NCT06131567

This study tests if polishing dental implants can help people with peri-implantitis heal better and regain bone around their implants when combined with surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexMale
SponsorCenter of Implantology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Badajoz, Spain Academic / other
Locations1 site (Badajoz)
Trial IDNCT06131567 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of implantoplasty, a technique that polishes the surface of dental implants, as an adjunct to surgical therapy for peri-implantitis. The study compares clinical outcomes and radiographic bone gain in patients treated with reconstructive therapy combined with implantoplasty versus those treated with only reconstructive therapy. The goal is to determine if implantoplasty enhances the resolution of peri-implantitis and improves bone regeneration around affected implants.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are non-smoking adults aged 18 to 80 with peri-implantitis and no systemic diseases affecting bone metabolism.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, smokers, or have uncontrolled medical conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved treatment outcomes for patients suffering from peri-implantitis.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of implantoplasty in this context may be novel, similar studies have explored various methods for treating peri-implantitis with varying degrees of success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria

* All patients in age of 18 to 80, non-smokers
* With no presence of systemic disease or medication known to alter bone metabolism, and partial or complete edentulous patients that have no active periodontal disease.
* Peri-implantitis defined according to the EFP/AAP consensus meeting
* Combined defect configuration

Exclusion criteria:

* Pregnancy or lactation
* History of or current smokers
* Uncontrolled medical conditions,
* Cement-retained restoration
* Lacking keratinized mucosa (≤2mm) on the lingual or buccal implant sites.

Where this trial is running

Badajoz

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Peri-Implantitis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.