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Study aim
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To determine the effect of Scaling with Photodynamic Therapy using Diode Laser on the levels of Inflammatory Cytokines Interleukin-1 and Interleukin-6 in patients with Peri-implantitis, followed by its comparison to Scaling with Sublingual Irrigation using Chlorhexidine
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Design
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Single-blinded, parallel, randomized clinical trial with 66 participants divided into control and treatment groups using the sealed envelope randomization method.
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Settings and conduct
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Patients will be selected from those referring to the Implant Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University of Tehran. This clinical trial will be single-blinded (the dentist who assesses the outcomes).
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Partial Edentulous patients who are between 18 and 80 years old with healthy or treated periodontal conditions, in a maintenance care program, and have a 25 or less total plaque score. Presence of at least one implant with peri-implantitis that has been in function for at least one year; use of antibiotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the presence of diseases that affect periodontal conditions, pregnant or lactating women, mobile implants, smoking.
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: Scaling, Root Planing, and Mechanical Debridement of dental implants with Ti curettes + Photodynamic Therapy (320nm diode laser, 50mW, 90s continuously along with Methylene Blue 1% Photosensitiser; Photodynamic Therapy will be repeated 2 weeks later) + Chlorhexidine mouthwash
Control group: Scaling, Root Planing, and Mechanical Debridement of dental implants with Ti curettes + Chlorhexidine (0.2%) irrigation with a blunt needle + Chlorhexidine mouthwash
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Main outcome variables
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Interleukin 1-b; Interleukin 6