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Air-Polishing vs Ultrasonic Treatment for Gum Inflammation

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Led By Hom-Lay Wang, DDS MSD PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18 to 85 years
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
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Study Summary

This trial evaluates 2 cleaning instruments to treat peri-implant mucositis, a gum inflammation, using measurements & fluid/plaque samples.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-85 with good overall health and a dental implant that's been in place for over a year. They must show signs of gum inflammation around the implant but no bone loss, or have healthy implants as part of regular dental care. Excluded are those with poorly controlled diabetes, certain systemic diseases, smokers, pregnant women, long-term users of anti-inflammatories or antibiotics, and those on anticoagulants.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two cleaning methods—Air-Polish and Ultrasonic—for treating gum inflammation around dental implants (peri-implant mucositis). Researchers will assess changes in inflammation and bacteria levels by measuring probing depth and analyzing fluid and plaque from around the implant.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't detailed here, typical risks may include discomfort during treatment, temporary increased sensitivity or bleeding in treated areas. These procedures are generally considered safe with minimal side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 85 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Bleeding on probing scores (Mombelli et al.)
Bone measurement
Gingival index (Loe & Silness)
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Secondary outcome measures
Bacterial DNA levels
Inflammatory cytokines levels

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Peri-mucositisExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Dental implant has peri-implant mucositis
Group II: HealthyPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Dental implant does not have peri-implant mucositis
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ultrasonic
2011
N/A
~140

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,799 Previous Clinical Trials
6,378,578 Total Patients Enrolled
Hom-Lay Wang, DDS MSD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Medicine University of Michigan
6 Previous Clinical Trials
223 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this medical experiment have an age threshold for participants?

"This study is enrolling adults aged 18 and over, up until the age of 85."

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Is enrollment for this study still accessible to participants?

"As per the clinicaltrials.gov page, this trial is no longer recruiting patients having been initially posted on October 31st 2023 and most recently updated November 13th 2023. However, 64 other experiments are actively seeking participants at present."

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Is there an opportunity for me to take part in this medical research?

"Eligibility requirements for this experiment involve having peri-implant mucositis and being within the age range of 18 to 85. Approximately 60 participants are needed."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

i believe to recovery my healthy bucal.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis and Supportive Peri-implant Therapy
Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, Ph D 2023. "Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis and Supportive Peri-implant Therapy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06137846.
~13 spots leftby Jul 2024
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