Diode Laser Added to Non-Surgical Treatment for Peri-Implant Mucositis

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the clinical and biological effects of adjunctive diode laser therapy in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implant mucositis. Adult participants with peri-implant mucositis were allocated to receive either conventional non-surgical mechanical treatment alone or the same treatment combined with adjunctive diode laser therapy. Clinical outcomes included bleeding on probing, plaque index, and probing depth, assessed at baseline and during a 12-month follow-up. Biological outcomes included peri-implant crevicular fluid volume and matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) levels, assessed at baseline and 4-6 weeks after treatment. The implant was considered the experimental unit.