Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate a new mechanical method (Ti-Brush, Straumann, AG, Basel, Switzerland) of implant surface decontamination. Material and methods: A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial with a 1-year follow-up it is being carried out. After a hygienic phase, defects were randomly assigned to a control (n=18) or to a test group (n=18). In control group, implant surface was decontaminated both mechanically and chemically with 3% H2O2 and plastic ultrasonic scalers, respectively, while in test group Ti-Brush was added. Infrabony defects in both groups were regenerated with BoneCeramic (Straumann, AG, Basel Switzerland) and collagen barrier membrane Cytoplast (Osteogenics, Lubbock, United States). Clinical and radiographic parameters were measured at baseline, 6, and 12 months after surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
30
a titanium brush will be tested as mechanical decontamination in regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis
Classic decontamination will be performed by means of H2O2 3% and plastic curettes
Evaluate probing pocket depth changes by decontamination of the implant surface with ultrasonics, 3% H2O2, and Ti-Brush™ at 6 and 12 months.
Time frame: 6 and 12 months
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