The aim of the study is to evaluate in patients with history of periodontitis the clinical, microbiological and radiological outcomes of implants with a modified implant design consisting on a machined surface in the coronal third of the implant. In this 12-month, parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial, patients with history of treated periodontitis and in need of dental implants for single-unit or short edentulous spaces (i.e. two implants) will be randomly assigned to a test group (implants with a hybrid surface, presenting a machined coronal third; HS) or a control group (conventional moderately rough implants; RS). Implants will be restored 3 months later with fixed implant supported reconstructions. Radiological, clinical, microbiological and patient-related outcome measures (PROMs) will be assessed 3, 6 and 12 months after the prosthetic installation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
40
Under local anaesthesia, full-thickness mucoperiosteal flaps were elevated, the alveolar ridge measured, and a proper implant dimension (3.75 mm and 4.25 mm diameter; 8 mm, 10 mm and 11.5 mm length) and position selected. After site preparation, each patient was randomly allocated to the test or the control group. Patients in the test group received a modified implant design with the coronal third presenting a machined surface (hybrid surface (HS) group), while in the control group the same implant design with a titanium rough surface up to the implant shoulder was used (rough surface (RS) group). Implants were placed 1 mm sub-crestally. In the case of dehiscence or fenestrations around the implant, the patient was excluded from the study. Once inserted, healing abutments (ranging between 3 -5 mm) were placed, and flaps sutured around the abutments to allow for a transmucosal healing.
Facultad de odontología, Complutense University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Radiographic marginal bone levels Change
Radiographic marginal bone levels (bone loss) are defined as the distance between the bone crest and the implant shoulder at mesial and distal sites. For standardization of periapical radiographs the same film holder-beam aiming device will be applied (Rinn System) and silicone custom-made bite blocks will be used to improve reproducible repositioning. All digital radiographs will be evaluated by one calibrated and trained researcher (BS) using a software (AutoCAD® Autodesk ®, California, USA) that allows to calibrate the distances using the known implant length.
Time frame: Change between baseline and 12 months
Clinical periodontal outcome measurements change
Clinical measurements will be performed at six sites per implant of i) probing depth (PD), ii) marginal mucosa recession assessed as length of the implant crown (CLI; distance from the mucosal margin to the oclusal surface at the mid buccal point), iii) bleeding on probing (BoP) and iv) plaque scores (PI). Finally, peri-implant mucositis, defined as the presence of profuse BoP.
Time frame: Change between baseline and 12 months
Microbiologic outcome measurements change
Paper points will be inserted to the depth of the peri-implant pocket and kept in place for 15 sec. The points will be transferred into a screw-capped vial, containing 1.5 ml of reduced transport fluid, (RTF) and maintained at -20ºC. Microbiological analysis by means of anaerobic culture will be performed for the determination of counts, proportion and frequency of detection of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, Prevotella intermedia and Fusobacterium nucleatum.�
Time frame: Change between baseline and 12 months
Patient reported outcome measures (PROM's)change
PROM´s will be assessed by means of a questionnaire comprising 4 items: comfort, appearance, masticatory function and overall satisfaction. Patients will be asked to rate these four aspects according to the following scale: very unsatisfied, unsatisfied, fair, satisfied and very satisfied.
Time frame: Change between baseline and 12 months
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.