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Surgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis Using a Bone Substitute With or Without a Resorbable Collagen Membrane

United States52 participantsStarted 2023-01-30

Plain-language summary

The objective of the present randomized clinical trial will be to compare two surgical methods of treating peri-implantitis. This study will determine if surgical debridement of peri-implantitis bone defects, including air powder abrasive (APA) decontamination of implant surfaces, in combination with the placement of a bone graft, differs in treatment outcomes compared to placing the same bone graft material with a resorbable collagen membrane placed over the bone graft.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. age 18 years or older
. be patients of record at the University of Pittsburgh Periodontics Department
. Systemically healthy patients
. Full-mouth plaque score and full-mouth bleeding score ≤ 30% (measured at six sites per tooth)
. Study individuals will be included if they met the following criteria: (a) one or more peri-implant sites with PPD ≥6 mm combined with BOP/suppuration, and (b) peri-implant marginal bone loss, defined as a crater like defect ≥3 mm as assessed from intra- oral radiographs, (c) Infrabony circumferential defect of more than 270° determined by CBCT, (d) crown not possible to retrieve before surgery

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.