A Comparison of Inflammatory Mediators Surrounding Titanium or Zirconium Implant Abutments

Completed

Conditions studied: Peri-implantitis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there are differences in inflammatory markers and bone-mediator protein expression in the fluid surrounding implant abutments manufactured with either titanium or zirconium.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01870349

Run by

Christopher Barwacz

People needed

46

Starts

2010-12-01

Expected to finish

2011-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-02-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• subjects who are pregnant
• immunosuppressed subjects
• diabetes
• smokers
• alcohol or drug abuse
• systemic anti-inflammatory medication use

Where it is running

• University of Iowa College of Dentistry — Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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