This clinical study investigates how the subgingival microbiome changes after three different periodontal and peri-implant surgical procedures: (1) resective periodontal surgery, (2) regenerative periodontal surgery, and (3) peri-implantitis surgery. The aim is to characterize microbial shifts associated with these commonly used surgical treatments and to determine whether the type of surgery influences the recovery or disruption of the subgingival ecosystem. Adult patients with periodontitis or peri-implantitis will receive the procedure indicated for their condition. Subgingival plaque samples will be collected at baseline and at defined postoperative follow-up intervals. Microbiome analysis will be performed using next-generation sequencing (NGS), and microbial changes will be evaluated with the Subgingival Microbial Dysbiosis Index (SMDI). Insights from this study may help improve prevention, diagnostics, and treatment strategies for periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
84
Apically repositioned full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap with resective surgical treatment of periodontal defects. Includes removal of inflamed tissue and recontouring of osseous structures according to clinical indication. Microbiome samples are taken pre-, intra- and postoperatively.
Regenerative periodontal therapy including the use of autogenous bone, membranes, and/or bone substitute materials for periodontal regeneration.
Surgical intervention for peri-implantitis including surgical access flap, defect debridement, implant surface decontamination, and resective or regenerative procedures as clinically indicated.
University Hospital Münster
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Change in Subgingival Microbiome Composition After Periodontal and Peri-implant Surgery
Assessment of changes in the subgingival and peri-implant microbiome before, during, and after surgical treatment. Microbiome samples are collected at standardized time points and analyzed using next-generation sequencing (NGS), including 16S rRNA gene sequencing and Structure Microbial Diversity Index (SMDI). The primary outcome reflects quantitative and qualitative microbial shifts induced by resective periodontal surgery, regenerative periodontal surgery, or peri-implantitis surgery.
Time frame: Baseline (preoperative), intraoperative sampling (Day 0), 1 week, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks postoperatively
Clinical attachment level (CAL) gain
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks postoperatively
Probing depth (PD) reduction
Time frame: Baseline (preoperative) and 12 weeks postoperatively
Bleeding on probing
Time frame: Baseline (preoperative) and 12 weeks postoperatively
Implant pocket reduction
Time frame: Baseline (preoperative) and 12 weeks postoperatively
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