Treatment of peri-implantitis using platelet-rich fibrin
Official title: Surgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis With Adjunctive Application of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Compared With Open Flap Debridement (OFD) Alone: A 12-month Randomised Clinical Trial
Run by University of Bern · NCT06679283 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Bern Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | prednisone |
| Locations | 1 site (Bern) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06679283 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with peri-implantitis characterized by specific clinical and radiographic criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe systemic diseases, chronic inflammatory conditions, or those who smoke more than five cigarettes may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in enhancing the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis, a condition characterized by inflammation and bone loss around dental implants. Participants will undergo open flap debridement either with the adjunctive application of PRF or without it, allowing for a comparison of outcomes. The study aims to assess improvements in bone regeneration and healing in patients with peri-implantitis defects. By evaluating the impact of PRF on treatment outcomes, the research seeks to provide evidence for its use in clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved healing and regeneration in patients suffering from peri-implantitis, potentially reducing the need for more invasive treatments.
How similar studies have gone: While some studies have shown positive effects of PRF in bone regeneration, evidence specifically for its use in peri-implantitis remains limited, making this approach somewhat novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. One or more peri-implant sites with PPD ≧ 5 mm combined with BOP/suppuration and 2. Peri-implant marginal bone loss, defined as a crater like defect ≧ 3 mm as assessed from intraoral radiographs 3. Good oral hygiene i.e. a plaque index \<20% 4. Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of chronic inflammatory disease 2. Severe systemic diseases 3. Medically confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus 4. Anti-inflammatory prescription including prednisone 5. Smoking \> 5 cigarettes 6. Pregnant or lactating women 7. \< 18 years of age
Where it's running
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Department of Periodontology, University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Giovanni Salvi, MD — University of Bern
- Study coordinator: Alexandra Stähli, MD
- Email: alexandra.staehli@unibe.ch
- Phone: +41316840727
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.