Experimental Peri-implant Mucositis in Humans
Peri-implant Mucositis, Gingivitis
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Peri-implant Mucositis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
-Male and Female ³21 years of age.
Oral site specific inclusion criteria:
- 1) Presence of 2 implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch supporting fixed restorations in function for at least 1 year (Test)
- 2) Presence of 2 teeth in the corresponding position of the implant (Control); -3) Absence of active infections at both test and control sites
- 4) Absence of radiographic bone loss at both test and control sites
- 5) Pocket depth ≤4mm at both test and control sites
- 6) must give written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1) Treatment with antibiotics for any dental or medical condition within 1 month before screening
- 2) Systemic diseases that require chronic use of anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics or anticoagulants
- 3) Ongoing medications for systemic conditions initiated <3 months before the start of the study or the requirement to take prophylactic antibiotics for invasive dental procedures
- 4) Significant organ disease including impaired kidney function, heart murmur, rheumatic fever, bleeding disorder
- 5) Active infectious diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis and HIV
- 6) Clinically detectable caries and periodontal disease
- 7) Tobacco use of any kind
- 8) Use of medications affecting periodontal status (diphenylhydantoin, cyclosporine etc.)
- 9) No pregnancy or lactation or expectation to become pregnant within next 3 months.
Participants will be excluded from the study or analysis if any of the following occur during the study: 1) Changes in the patient medical status or medications that met the exclusion criteria; 2) Use of antimicrobial rinses; 3) Use of irrigating devices; 4) Subject noncompliance with stent wearing during the experimental mucositis/gingivitis phase and/or Vitamin C use; 5) Use of anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics; 6) allergic history to common toothpaste or mouth rinse ingredients.
Acute use of acetaminophen will be permitted.
Sites / Locations
- University of Connecticut Health Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Peri-implant mucosa
periodontal mucosa