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NCT Number: NCT06618560

Effect of Enamel Matrix Derivative or Hyaluronic Acid on Non-Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis

The aim of the present randomized controlled clinical study is to compare the clinical, radiographic, and patient-centered efficacy of adjunctive application of either enamel matrix derivative (EMD) or hyaluronic acid (HA) gel in conjunction with non-surgical therapy compared to non-surgical therapy alone following a 12-month healing period.

Therefore, the following question related to the study is raised:

• Does the adjunctive local application of EMD or HA to non-surgical submucosal mechanical treatment of peri-implantitis result in better clinical, radiographic, and patient-centered outcomes compared to non-surgical therapy alone?

A total of 60 patients referred to the Gazi University Department of Periodontology, will be randomly assigned to receive the local application of EMD or HA in combination with non-surgical submucosal mechanical treatment of peri-implantitis or non-surgical therapy alone. Clinical measurements will be recorded at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgeries. Patient oral health related to the treatment procedures using a written questionnaire [Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14)] and post-treatment pain and overall patient satisfaction about treatment modalities responses will be evaluated prior to treatment and 3, 6, and 12 months following therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Peri-implantitis Mouth Diseases Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Peri-implantitis is considered a growing public health problem in implant dentistry due to its higher prevalence and non-linear accelerating progression pattern. Hence, it is imperative to apply effective treatment strategies to manage this pathological condition. The existing evidence has shown unpredictable therapeutic strategies for peri-implantitis. Conventional non-surgical treatment procedures based on the removal of biofilm accumulation and debridement/instrumentation of the implant surface have exhibited limited disease resolution and persistent inflammation following therapy. Therefore, the application of adjunctive chemotherapeutic bioagents may provide greater disease resolution and reduce the need for surgical treatment.

The application of EMD as an adjunctive measure in peri-implantitis treatment has been suggested to provide favorable outcomes by accelerating wound healing, reducing inflammation, having antimicrobial and antiseptic effects, and osteopromotive features. Although some studies exhibited clinical and radiographic efficacy of EMD in augmentative and non-augmentative surgical management of peri-implantitis, there is no study in the available literature analyzing the effects of flapless application of EMD in non-surgical therapy of peri-implantitis. Cross-linked HA, which has recently been recognized as a featured adjuvant chemotherapeutic bioagent, has also been shown to have beneficial effects in periodontal wound healing and soft and hard tissue regeneration. The use of high-molecular-weight HA has been demonstrated to alter bacterial colonization in the advanced stage of peri-implantitis. However, there is limited evidence about the therapeutic effect of cross-linked HA in peri-implantitis management.

The hypothesis of the study is that the application of EMD and cross-linked HA adjunct to non-surgical therapy could lead to superior outcomes compared to non-surgical therapy alone in peri-implantitis treatment. The null-hypothesis (H0) is that no statistically significant difference in terms of the mean change of probing depth (PD) values after 12 months would be detected among all the study groups.

The aim of the present randomized controlled clinical study is to compare the clinical, radiographic, and patient-centered efficacy of adjunctive application of either enamel matrix derivative (EMD) or hyaluronic acid (HA) gel in conjunction with non-surgical therapy compared to non-surgical therapy alone following a 12-month healing period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Systemically healthy and ≥18 years of age,
  • Implants with an SLA® or SLActive® surface (Straumann Dental Implant System, Institute Straumann AG) have been in function for more than 1 year,
  • Implant-supported prostheses accessible for self-performed plaque control and submarginal instrumentation,
  • Absence of implant mobility.

Exclusion criteria

  • Full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) > 20%
  • Full-mouth bleeding score (FMBS) > 20%
  • Cigarette smoking > 10 cig./day,
  • Diagnosed with active periodontal disease,
  • Having acute or chronic medical conditions or undergoing medications, such as intravenous amino-bisphosphonates, immunosuppressive drugs, and chemotherapy, that could interfere with the treatment outcome,
  • Receiving antibiotic treatment in the previous 3 months.

Treatment and study plan

Enamel Matrix Derivative application

Device

After submarginal instrumentation (i.e., titanium curettes plus oscillating chitosan brush), implant surfaces will be conditioned for 2 min with 24% ethylene-diaminetetraacetate EDTA (PrefGel®, Institut Straumann AG). Then, the sites will be completely rinsed with saline solution and thoroughly dried with air. Repeated irrigation and air-drying will be done in the area until complete bleeding control with sterile gauzes. Then EMD (Emdogain®, Institut Straumann AG) will be gently applied with a blunt-tipped sterile syringe until overflowing from the mucosal margin.

Hyaluronic acid (HA)

Device

After submarginal instrumentation of the implant surface (i.e., titanium curettes plus oscillating chitosan brush), the cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel composed of a mixture of cross-linked (1.6%) and natural (0.2%) will be will be implemented to the peri-implant pockets.

Control

Procedure

Implants allocated to the control group will be treated with the same sub-marginal instrumentation (i.e., titanium curettes plus oscillating chitosan brush). Implant surface will be irrigated with with sterile saline.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in peri-implant pocket depth

    Time frame: 12 months after the treatment

    Peri-implant pocket depth (PPD) values will be measured at six sites of each implant. The mean PPD change will be calculated as the difference between the 12-month follow-up PPD relative to the baseline PPD.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Treatment success (%)

    Time frame: 12 months after the treatment

    Treatment success (%) will be considered as PPD ≤ 5 mm with no bleeding on probing (PPD) (more than one point) or suppuration (SUP) and no further bone loss

  2. Disease resolution (%)

    Time frame: 12 months after the treatment

    Disease resolution (%) will be considered as PPD≥5 mm without any BOP or SUP and complete radiographic bone fill

  3. Oral Health Impact Profile 14

    Time frame: 12 months after the treatment

    Patient oral health related to the treatment procedures will be evaluated using a written questionnaire [Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14)] prior to treatment and at 12 months after the treatment.

  4. Post-treatment pain

    Time frame: 12 months after the treatment

    Patients' responses will be scored on a visual analog scale (VAS, 100 mm). The VAS-pain will be scored from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the worst possible pain).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Andrea Roccuzzo, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

Sila Cagri Associate Professor, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 312 2034232

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Adjunctive Local Application of Enamel Matrix Derivative or Hyaluronic Acid to Non-surgical Mechanical Treatment of Peri-implantitis: a 12-month Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Oct 1, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 1, 2024

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