Effect of Local Application of 1% Metformin Gel on Implant Stability and Peri-implant Bone Density: A Randomized Controlled Study

This study is designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate the effect of locally applied 1% metformin gel on implant stability and peri-implant bone density. The study will include patients requiring dental implant placement, who will be allocated into two groups: a control group receiving conventional implant placement and a test group receiving additional local application of metformin gel at the implant site.

The primary objective is to evaluate whether metformin enhances implant stability and supports osseointegration. Implant stability will be assessed at different time points using resonance frequency analysis (RFA), while peri-implant bone density changes will be evaluated radiographically using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Patients will be followed over a defined postoperative period, and clinical as well as radiographic data will be collected and analyzed to compare outcomes between the two groups. The findings of this study may provide insight into the potential role of metformin as an adjunctive material in improving implant success and bone healing

Inclusion criteria

• 1) Patients age at least 18 years old. 2) Patient with partial edentulous teeth bounded areas that need dental implant for teeth replacement.

• Adequate bone volume for implant placement (at least 5 mm width - 10 mm height).

• Ability to tolerate conventional surgical and restorative procedures. 5) Patients who are willing to comply the study and give their consent.

Exclusion criteria

• 1) Active infection or inflammation in the implant zone. 2) Presence of any uncontrolled systemic diseases. 3) Patient with history of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. 4) Patient had undergone bone grafting and soft tissue procedures prior to implant surgery.

• Patient had undergone tooth extraction at the implant site less than 6 months prior to implant surgery.