Non-Surgical Peri-Implant Therapy without Crown: In this group, the prosthetic crown will be temporarily removed before treatment to allow direct and complete access to the peri-implant tissues and implant surface. After local anesthesia, a thorough mechanical debridement will be performed up to the bottom of the peri-implant pocket using sonic scalers, piezoelectric/ultrasonic devices with dedicated thin tips, and Gracey curettes. The absence of the crown enables improved visualization, more effective instrumentation, and more accurate disruption of the submucosal biofilm. At the end of the procedure, the prosthetic crown will be repositioned. Standardized oral hygiene instructions and motivation will be provided. This intervention aims to maximize cleaning efficacy by eliminating prosthetic-related access limitations.
Non-Surgical Peri-Implant Therapy with Crown: In this group, non-surgical mechanical therapy will be carried out with the prosthetic crown left in place. After local anesthesia, debridement of the peri-implant pocket will be performed using the same instruments and protocol as in the test group, including sonic scalers, ultrasonic devices with thin tips, and Gracey curettes. The presence of the crown limits access to some peri-implant areas and reflects routine clinical practice. Patients will receive standardized oral hygiene instructions and reinforcement. This intervention represents the conventional non-surgical management of peri-implantitis without removal of the restoration
The aim of this single-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate whether removal of the prosthetic crown influences the clinical effectiveness of non-surgical mechanical therapy in implants affected by peri-implantitis.
The study is designed to compare changes in several clinical and radiographic parameters between baseline and follow-up examinations at 3, 6, and 12 months. The primary outcome measure will be the mean peri-implant probing depth (PIPD). Secondary outcomes will include changes in gingival recession (REC), radiographic marginal bone level (MBL), modified bleeding index (mBI), and additional patient-related variables.
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Clinic, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, 'G. D'Annunzio' University of Chieti-Pescara | Chieti | Chieti | Recruiting |
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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