Implant Healing Abutment and Chlorhexidine

Effect of the Application of Chlorhexidine in the Pillars of Implant Healing to Prevent Plate Accumulation. Controlled Random Blind Clinical Study.

The work hyposesis is based on the application of a chlorhexidine gel against the non-application on the healing abutments in patients who have received a submerged titanium implant to check its effect on healing and prevention of bacterial plaque accumulation during a period of 1 month.

Once the implants are integrated, and given the consent, the patients will be operated to connect the healing abutments as they come from the manufacturer (Mozo Grau, Ticare®). Patients will follow the study protocol in 2 arms.

The random distribution is made prior to assignment following the internet program https://www.random.org

Inclusion Criteria:

• Good systemic health status (ASA I or II).
• No current pain.
• No use of painkillers or Anti-inflammatory drugs in the prior weeks.
• Older than 18 years.
• Oral hygiene index of ≤ 2 (Löe and Silness).
• A minimum of 2 mm of adhered gum.
• A minimum of 8 mm of vertical bone.
• A minimum of 7 mm of vestibule-lingual bone.
• Scheduled to receive a unitary implant.
• Willing to participate in this controlled study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or nursing women.
• Use of any type of medication that might affect the perception of pain.
• An history of alcohol or drug abuse.
• A requirement for guided regeneration or sinus lifting procedures.
• Failure to comply with the study protocol.