Antiseptic Effects on the Dental Implant Internal Surface Microbiome Evaluating Chlorhexidine and Hydrogen Peroxide to Reduce Implant Failure and Infection

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on soldiers who face higher risks of oral injuries that can lead to poor dental health, which impacts military readiness. The study evaluates how placing disinfectant gels inside dental implants affects implant failure, bacterial load, and the types of bacteria present. It aims to improve success rates of dental implants by reducing harmful bacteria that cause bone loss and inflammation around the implant area. The study compares two disinfectant gels, chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide, which are inserted into the internal cavity of dental implants during their placement. These treatments are assessed for their ability to reduce bacterial growth and improve the health of the implant site. The research builds on previous findings supporting chlorhexidine use but also investigates hydrogen peroxide's effects, which have not been studied as extensively. Participants will be monitored for implant failure four months after insertion. Researchers will measure bone loss, tissue inflammation, bacterial load, and changes in the bacterial community around the implant. The study includes ongoing assessments of implant health, inflammation, and microbiome changes to determine the disinfectants' impact on implant success and readiness. The total study participation includes the treatment period and follow-up monitoring to evaluate outcomes comprehensively.

Antiseptic Effects on the Dental Implant Internal Surface Microbiome