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2 questions · 2 findings · 2 reviews · Implants and prosthodontics

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Metal-free implant abutments (zirconia) vs Metal implant abutments (titanium)

Implant probing pocket depth (PPD) · Adults (18 years or older) with one missing tooth in the aesthetic zone needing an implant-supported single crown

Metal-free implant abutments (zirconia) showed no clear difference in implant probing pocket depth (PPD) compared with metal implant abutments (titanium); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Metal‐free materials for fixed prosthodontic restorations 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
12 months
MD -0.22 [-0.60, 0.16]
2 studies · 47 participants
GRADE not reported

Metronidazole gel 25% (local antibiotic) vs Ultrasonic debridement

Change in probing pocket depth (PPD) · People with at least one dental implant affected by perimplantitis

Metronidazole gel 25% (local antibiotic) showed no clear difference in change in probing pocket depth compared with ultrasonic debridement; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: treatment of peri‐implantitis 2012 · Cochrane All outcomes
12 weeks
After 12 weeks there was no statistically significant difference in PPD changes.
1 study · 27 participants
GRADE not reported