NCT03753958

Brief Summary

The elimination of pathogenic microorganisms from the muco-gingival tissue and implant pockets system is one of the main aspects for success in the treatment of peri-implantitis. The purpose of this study is to conduct a blinded and randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of peri-implantitis. Twenty implants with peri-implantitis will be selected. Implants will be randomly divided into two groups (n = 10), Group 1: control - conventional treatment and Group 2: conventional treatment and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). aPDT will be performed after the purse removal service in sites with pockets greater than or equal to 5 mm. The photosensitizer will be PapaMblue®, which will be deposited in the peri-implant pockets, with pre-irradiation time of 1 min. Next, the laser emitting a wavelength of 660 nm, with power of 100 mW, for 2 min, radiant exposure of 30 J/cm2 and power density of 250 mW/cm2 in the buccal and mesial regions will be applied. The distribution of the data within each group will be evaluated and the variances will be checked to choose a more appropriate statistical analysis. The sample calculation is based on the literature and the significance level of 5% will be adopted.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2019

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 16, 2018

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 27, 2018

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 2, 2019

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 2, 2019

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

November 27, 2018

Status Verified

November 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

November 16, 2018

Last Update Submit

November 22, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Change in plaque index

    For the evaluation of clinical parameters, a single trained, calibrated examiner will examine 6 sites of each implant with a 15mm North Carolina millimeter probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL, USA) for the measurement of plaque index. The evaluation will be performed at the beginning of treatment, 30 and 60 days after the first application of aPDT.

    Baseline, 30 days and 60 days after treatment.

  • Change in probing bleeding

    For the evaluation of clinical parameters, a single trained, calibrated examiner will examine 6 sites of each implant with a 15mm North Carolina millimeter probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL, USA) for the measurement of probing bleeding. The evaluation will be performed at the beginning of treatment, 30 and 60 days after the first application of aPDT.

    Baseline, 30 days and 60 days after treatment.

  • Change in probing depth

    For the evaluation of clinical parameters, a single trained, calibrated examiner will examine 6 sites of each implant with a 15mm North Carolina millimeter probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL, USA) for the measurement of probing depth. The evaluation will be performed at the beginning of treatment, 30 and 60 days after the first application of aPDT.

    Baseline, 30 days and 60 days after treatment.

  • Change in gingival recession

    For the evaluation of clinical parameters, a single trained, calibrated examiner will examine 6 sites of each implant with a 15mm North Carolina millimeter probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL, USA) for the measurement of gingival recession. The evaluation will be performed at the beginning of treatment, 30 and 60 days after the first application of aPDT.

    Baseline, 30 days and 60 days after treatment.

  • Change in loss of clinical insertion

    For the evaluation of clinical parameters, a single trained, calibrated examiner will examine 6 sites of each implant with a 15mm North Carolina millimeter probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL, USA) for the measurement of loss of clinical insertion. The evaluation will be performed at the beginning of treatment, 30 and 60 days after the first application of aPDT.

    Baseline, 30 days and 60 days after treatment.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Microbiological examination (change in CFUs (Colony Forming Units))

    Baseline and immediately after treatment.

Study Arms (2)

Control group

EXPERIMENTAL

The treatment will consist of oral hygiene orientation, with brushing technique instructions and daily flossing recommendation. All patients will receive a demonstration of oral hygiene techniques. The calculus deposits on the teeth will be removed with an ultrasound equipment and curettes for root scaling and straightening13. In implants, calculus will be removed with specific curettes for use on the implant surface. Treatment will be performed in 2 to 4 sessions under local anesthesia (typically 2% mepivacaine with 1: 100,000 noradrenaline). Gracey periodontal curettes (numbers 3/4, 7/8, 11/12 and 13/14) and Mc Call for removal of the dental calculus will be used. Other biofilm-retaining factors, such as carious lesions, condemned teeth and maladaptive restorations, will be removed during these periodontal treatment sessions.

Procedure: Conventional treatment

aPDT group

EXPERIMENTAL

aPDT will be performed after conventional treatment, in sites with pockets greater than or equal to 5 mm. The PapaMblue® photosensitizer with 100 μM methylene blue will be deposited in the pockets with a syringe, with the bottom of the pouch in the coronal direction, and a pre-irradiation time of 1 min will be adopted, so that the PS may stain the entire bacterial biofilm. Then, the laser emitting an wavelength of 660 nm, with power of 100 mW, will be applied. The laser will be applied to the mucosa on the oral epithelium with an optical fiber (apparatus of DMC Therapy EC, São Carlos, Brazil). Irradiation will be performed until the entire peri-implanted pouch is illuminated for 2 minutes at each point. The 6 points around the implant will be irradiated and each irradiation point will present an area of 0.4 cm2, which will result in radiant exposure of 30 J/cm2 following 2 min of irradiation per point. The irradiation will have a constant power density of 250 mW/cm2.

Procedure: Conventional treatmentRadiation: aPDT

Interventions

The treatment will consist of oral hygiene orientation, with brushing technique instructions and daily flossing recommendation. All patients will receive a demonstration of oral hygiene techniques. The calculus deposits on the teeth will be removed with an ultrasound equipment and curettes for root scaling and straightening13. In implants, calculus will be removed with specific curettes for use on the implant surface. Treatment will be performed in 2 to 4 sessions under local anesthesia. Other biofilm-retaining factors, such as carious lesions, condemned teeth and maladaptive restorations, will be removed during these periodontal treatment sessions.

Control groupaPDT group
aPDTRADIATION

aPDT will be performed after conventional treatment, in sites with pockets greater than or equal to 5 mm. The PapaMblue® photosensitizer with 100 μM methylene blue will be deposited in the pockets with a syringe, with the bottom of the pouch in the coronal direction, and a pre-irradiation time of 1 min will be adopted, so that the PS may stain the entire bacterial biofilm. Then, the laser emitting an wavelength of 660 nm, with power of 100 mW, will be applied. The laser will be applied to the mucosa on the oral epithelium with an optical fiber (apparatus of DMC Therapy EC, São Carlos, Brazil). Irradiation will be performed until the entire peri-implanted pouch is illuminated for 2 minutes at each point. The 6 points around the implant will be irradiated and each irradiation point will present an area of 0.4 cm2, which will result in radiant exposure of 30 J/cm2 following 2 min of irradiation per point. The irradiation will have a constant power density of 250 mW/cm2.

aPDT group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Have peri-implantitis;
  • Have at least one implant with a clinical depth of probing equal to or greater than 5 mm;
  • Age range of 18 to 65 years.

You may not qualify if:

  • Smokers or ex-smokers who stopped the habit less than 12 months before the screening;
  • Have decompensated diabetes;
  • Anemia;
  • Cancer;
  • Pregnant;
  • Use antibiotics in the last 3 months12;
  • Make use of anti-inflammatories or have coagulation disorders (use of anticoagulants, presence of liver diseases, thrombocytopenia, immunosuppression);
  • In orthodontic treatment;
  • Patients who maintained a biofilm index higher than 25%.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Peri-Implantitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Periodontal DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
For the evaluation of clinical parameters, a single trained, calibrated examiner will examine 6 sites of each implant with a 15mm North Carolina millimeter probe for measurements of plaque index, probing bleeding, probing depth, gingival recession and loss of clinical insertion. The evaluation will be performed at the beginning of treatment, 30 and 60 days after the first application of aPDT. The evaluator will not know to which group the patient belongs.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2018

First Posted

November 27, 2018

Study Start

January 2, 2019

Primary Completion

December 2, 2019

Study Completion

December 30, 2019

Last Updated

November 27, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-11