Short Versus Standard Dental Implants: Clinical and Biomarker Outcomes
15 september 2026 bijgewerkt door: Kubra Aral, Inonu University
Comparison of Peri-Implant Tissue Health and Biomarker Outcomes Between Short and Standard Dental Implants: A Prospective Study
This study compares two types of dental implants, short implants (6 millimeters or less in length) and standard implants (longer than 8 millimeters), to evaluate their effect on the health of the gum and bone tissue surrounding the implant.
Approximately 40 patients receiving a total of 80 dental implants will be followed.
Researchers will assess clinical signs of gum health around the implants, measure specific protein levels (biomarkers) in the fluid surrounding the implants associated with gum disease.
The goal of this study is to determine whether implant length affects the risk of inflammation or infection around dental implants, which may help guide treatment decisions in the future.
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Nog niet aan het werven
Conditie
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
This is a prospective study enrolling approximately 40 patients who will receive a total of 80 dental implants, categorized as short (≤6 mm) or standard (>8 mm) in length.
Peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) samples will be collected at baseline from all patients.
In patients who develop peri-implant mucositis, an additional PICF sample will be collected at 1 and 3 months.
PICF samples will be analyzed by ELISA for RANKL, OPG, cathepsin-K, and cytokine levels.
Implant diameter and length will be recorded for each patient.
Clinical parameters of peri-implant tissue health will also be assessed at each visit.
The study aims to compare biochemical and clinical outcomes between short and standard implants to determine whether implant length influences peri-implant tissue health.
Studietype
Observationeel
Inschrijving (Geschat)
40
Contacten en locaties
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Studiecontact
- Naam: Kubra Aral
- Telefoonnummer: 05330578801
- E-mail: drkubraaral@gmail.com
Studie Locaties
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Malatya, Turkije (Türkiye)
- Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry
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Deelname Criteria
Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
- Oudere volwassene
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Ja
Bemonsteringsmethode
Niet-waarschijnlijkheidssteekproef
Studie Bevolking
Adult patients presenting to the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, for routine dental check-up, who have at least one short (≤6 mm) and/or standard (>8 mm) dental implant in function for at least 2 years.
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Systemically healthy adults aged 18-70 years.
- Presence of at least one short (≤6 mm) and/or standard (>8 mm) dental implant in function for at least 2 years.
- Patients presenting to the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, for routine dental examination.
- For the peri-implant health group: absence of clinical signs of inflammation (redness, edema, or suppuration), absence of bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD) ≤5 mm, full-mouth BOP <10%, no radiographic evidence of pathological peri-implant bone loss, and no clinical implant mobility.
- For the peri-implant mucositis group: presence of clinical signs of inflammation (redness and/or edema) without suppuration, presence of bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD) ≤5 mm, full-mouth BOP >10%, no radiographic evidence of pathological peri-implant bone loss, and no clinical implant mobility.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age younger than 18 years or older than 70 years.
- Presence of any systemic disease.
- Immune system disorders or use of immunosuppressive medications.
- Requirement for antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures.
- Bisphosphonate therapy for osteoporosis.
- Pregnancy or lactation.
- Smoking.
- Alcohol consumption.
- Antibiotic treatment within the previous 6 months.
- Continuous use of systemic medications.
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
Cohorten en interventies
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Short implant group
Patients receiving dental implants with a length of 6 mm or less.
Peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) samples will be collected to assess RANKL, OPG, and cathepsin-K levels, along with clinical peri-implant tissue health parameters
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Standard Implant Group
Patients receiving dental implants with a length greater than 8 mm.
Peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) samples will be collected to assess RANKL, OPG, and cathepsin-K levels, along with clinical peri-implant tissue health parameters.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change in Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid RANKL Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) levels in peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) will be measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared between short and standard implant groups.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Change in Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid OPG Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels in peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) will be measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared between short and standard implant groups.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Change in Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid Cathepsin K Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Cathepsin K levels in peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) will be measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared between short and standard implant groups.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change in Peri-Implant Probing Depth
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Peri-implant probing depth (PPD) will be measured in millimeters using a periodontal probe at six sites around each implant and compared between short and standard implant groups.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Change in Peri-Implant Bleeding on Probing
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Bleeding on probing (BOP) will be assessed following gentle probing around each implant and recorded as the percentage of sites exhibiting bleeding.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Change in Peri-Implant Plaque Index
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Peri-implant plaque accumulation will be evaluated using the Plaque Index (PI) and compared between short and standard implant groups.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Change in Gingival Index
Tijdsspanne: Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Peri-implant soft tissue inflammation will be evaluated using the Gingival Index (mGI) and compared between short and standard implant groups.
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Baseline; 1 and 3 months after non-surgical peri-implant therapy in participants who develop peri-implant mucositis.
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Publicaties en nuttige links
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Algemene publicaties
- Berglundh T, Armitage G, Araujo MG, Avila-Ortiz G, Blanco J, Camargo PM, Chen S, Cochran D, Derks J, Figuero E, Hammerle CHF, Heitz-Mayfield LJA, Huynh-Ba G, Iacono V, Koo KT, Lambert F, McCauley L, Quirynen M, Renvert S, Salvi GE, Schwarz F, Tarnow D, Tomasi C, Wang HL, Zitzmann N. Peri-implant diseases and conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 4 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. J Clin Periodontol. 2018 Jun;45 Suppl 20:S286-S291. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12957.
- Guarnieri R, Di Nardo D, Gaimari G, Miccoli G, Testarelli L. Short vs. Standard Laser-Microgrooved Implants Supporting Single and Splinted Crowns: A Prospective Study with 3 Years Follow-Up. J Prosthodont. 2019 Feb;28(2):e771-e779. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12959. Epub 2018 Aug 31.
- Karci BL, Oncu E. Comparison of Osteoimmunological and Microbiological Parameters of Extra Short and Longer Implants Loaded in the Posterior Mandible: A Split Mouth Randomized Clinical Study. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2021 Sep;55(3):238-247. doi: 10.15644/asc55/3/1.
Studie record data
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start (Geschat)
20 september 2026
Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)
30 december 2026
Studie voltooiing (Geschat)
30 december 2026
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
10 september 2026
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
15 september 2026
Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)
18 september 2026
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
18 september 2026
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
15 september 2026
Laatst geverifieerd
1 september 2026
Meer informatie
Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie
Trefwoorden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- 2026/11007
Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)
Bent u van plan om gegevens van individuele deelnemers (IPD) te delen?
JA
Beschrijving IPD-plan
De-identified individual participant data will be shared, including participant age, sex, and clinical periodontal parameters (plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing).
Participants will be identified only by coded/numbered case report forms; no names, gender identity beyond biological sex, or other identifying information will be shared.
IPD-tijdsbestek voor delen
Beginning 6 months and ending 24 months following article publication
IPD-toegangscriteria voor delen
Data will be made available to researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal, subject to approval by the corresponding author, for the purpose of achieving the aims outlined in the approved proposal.
IPD delen Ondersteunend informatietype
- LEERPROTOCOOL
- SAP
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Nee
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Nee
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