How dental implant shape affects gum and bone disease rates
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the way a dental implant is restored (the “prosthetic emergence profile,” or how it comes up through the gum) affects how often gum and tissue problems happen around implants. It may help clinicians choose restoration styles that lower the risk of peri-implant diseases.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have a dental implant in the back jaw (molar or premolar area) that has been in use for more than 3 years
- Your implant is positioned in a specific way in the bone and under the gum (enough space from certain bone plates, and in an approved angle/placement)
- You have not used antibiotics or regular anti-inflammatory pain medicines (NSAIDs) in the last 2 months
- You do not have uncontrolled health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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