Implant Surface Decontamination With 2 % Chlorhexidine in Peri-implantitis Treatment
Periodontal Diseases, Peri-implantitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Periodontal Diseases focused on measuring Dental implants, Periodontal diseases, Peri-implantitis, Chlorhexidine, Microbiology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- The patient is at least 18 years of age;
- The patient has at least one endosseous implant in the oral cavity with clinical and radiographical signs of peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is defined as a loss of marginal bone more than or equal to 2 mm as compared to a fixed reference point on the dental implant, in combination with bleeding and/or suppuration on probing and a peri-implant probing depth more than or equal to 5 mm;
- The implants have been exposed to the oral environment for at least two years;
- The patient is capable of understanding and giving informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical and general contraindications for the surgical procedures;
- A history of local radiotherapy to the head and neck region;
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- Insulin dependent diabetes;
- Systemic use of antibiotics during the last 2 months;
- Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Incapability of performing basal oral hygiene measures as a result of physical or mental disorders;
- Active, uncontrolled periodontal pathology of the remaining dentition;
- Local use of antibiotics or use of other anti-septic / antimicrobial therapies in the oral cavity during the last 2 months;
- Bruxism;
- Implants placed in skin grafted areas;
- Implants with bone loss due to other reasons than bacterial infection (e.g. loose screw, inadequate positioning of the implant);
- Implants with bone loss exceeding 2/3 of the length of the implant or implants with bone loss beyond the transverse openings in hollow implants;
- Implant mobility;
- Implants at which no position can be identified where proper probing measurements can be performed;
- Previous surgical treatment of the peri-implantitis lesions;
- Previous non-surgical treatment of the peri-implantitis lesions during the last 6 months (scaling or curettage).
Sites / Locations
- University Medical Center Groningen
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
2% chlorhexidine
0.12% chlorhexidine
Implants with peri-implantitis lesions will be surgically exposed, followed by a mechanical cleansing using curettes and gauzes and cotton pellets soaked in saline and 1 minute of local application of a 2 % chlorhexidine solution. After 1 minute of saline rinsing the gingival flap will be returned slightly apical (in order to reduce pockets) and will be firmly sutured. The surgery is followed by 2 weeks of rinsing with 0.12% chlorhexidine + 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride without alcohol twice daily during 30 seconds.
Implants with peri-implantitis lesions will be surgically exposed, followed by a mechanical cleansing using curettes and gauzes and cotton pellets soaked in saline and 1 minute of local application of a 0.12 % chlorhexidine solution. After 1 minute of saline rinsing the gingival flap will be returned slightly apical (in order to reduce pockets) and will be firmly sutured. The surgery is followed by 2 weeks of rinsing with 0.12% chlorhexidine + 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride without alcohol twice daily during 30 seconds.