The primary objective of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of using Er: YAG laser along with bone graft and barrier membrane to conventional mechanical debridement also with bone graft and barrier membrane in the treatment of peri-implantitis infections.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
This is a surgery that the patient will undergo and the laser will be used to clean the surface of the implant.
This is a surgery that the patient will undergo to have the surface of the implant cleaned using hand instruments.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Perio Probing Depth
Time frame: Change in probing depth from beginning of study to 6 months after intervention
Bleeding on Probing
Time frame: Change in bleeding on probing from beginning of study to 6 months after intervention
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