The present study represents an extension of the previously concluded randomized clinical trial "Laser-Assisted Regenerative Surgical Therapy for Peri-implantitis" (HUM00124386). The aim of the study is to compare the adjunctive effect of laser over mechanical debridement alone in the maintenance of peri-implant tissues after surgical treatment of peri-implantitis (gum disease around implants).
The same 24 subjects, previously treated with surgical regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis following the LARST protocol, will be invited to return for three follow-up visits. During the follow-up visits, clinical measurements, x-rays, and pictures of the inside of their mouth will be taken to evaluate the success of their peri-implantitis treatment. If needed, additional laser treatment of the dental implant may also be provided according to the same randomization of subjects in the original study. No placebo laser application will be provided.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
16
Soft tissue implant measurements and radiographs
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Change in Periodontal Probing Depths (PD)
PD will be measured in millimeters. Change in PD measurements were calculated between baseline and 24 weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL)
CAL will be measured in millimeters. Change in subject CAL measurements were calculated between baseline and 6 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Change in marginal bone level (MBL)
Marginal bone level will be measured compared to baseline. Participants' standardized radiographs will be used to determine bone level changes between baseline and 6 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
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