Electrolytic Cleaning of Dental Implants: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies
<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This literature review aims to systematically analyze the efficacy of electrolytic cleaning for treating peri-implantitis, including its impact on disease resolution, re-osseointegration of treated implants, and peri-implantitis recurrence. It also compares...
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| description | <b>Background/Objectives:</b> This literature review aims to systematically analyze the efficacy of electrolytic cleaning for treating peri-implantitis, including its impact on disease resolution, re-osseointegration of treated implants, and peri-implantitis recurrence. It also compares various study and treatment protocols used in the selected papers. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive search was conducted in MEDLINE (via PubMed) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials using the keywords “electrolytic cleaning implant” or “GalvoSurge”. Studies published until 31 December 2024 were considered for inclusion. <b>Results:</b> Out of 141 articles retrieved, four publications were selected for the review. These studies were analyzed for implant type, number, evaluation methods, observation periods, surgical procedures, and additional treatments. Disease resolution was reported in one study, while peri-implantitis recurred in the remaining studies. However, re-osseointegration of treated implants was observed in all selected papers. <b>Conclusions:</b> Due to the limited and heterogeneous nature of the studies, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of electrolytic cleaning as a treatment for peri-implantitis. To ensure consistent trial outcomes and improve predictability, clear clinical guidelines and surgical protocols for electrolytic decontamination are essential. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d32241fa36cb47fa93b237379f3b11df2025-08-20T02:17:20ZengMDPI AGDentistry Journal2304-67672025-04-0113417210.3390/dj13040172Electrolytic Cleaning of Dental Implants: A Scoping Review of Clinical StudiesAnastasia Klein0Giulio Rasperini1Reinhard Gruber2Oleh Andrukhov3Xiaohui Rausch-Fan4Clinical Division of Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20100 Milano, ItalyCompetence Center for Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, AustriaCompetence Center for Periodontal Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, AustriaClinical Division of Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This literature review aims to systematically analyze the efficacy of electrolytic cleaning for treating peri-implantitis, including its impact on disease resolution, re-osseointegration of treated implants, and peri-implantitis recurrence. It also compares various study and treatment protocols used in the selected papers. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive search was conducted in MEDLINE (via PubMed) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials using the keywords “electrolytic cleaning implant” or “GalvoSurge”. Studies published until 31 December 2024 were considered for inclusion. <b>Results:</b> Out of 141 articles retrieved, four publications were selected for the review. These studies were analyzed for implant type, number, evaluation methods, observation periods, surgical procedures, and additional treatments. Disease resolution was reported in one study, while peri-implantitis recurred in the remaining studies. However, re-osseointegration of treated implants was observed in all selected papers. <b>Conclusions:</b> Due to the limited and heterogeneous nature of the studies, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of electrolytic cleaning as a treatment for peri-implantitis. To ensure consistent trial outcomes and improve predictability, clear clinical guidelines and surgical protocols for electrolytic decontamination are essential.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/13/4/172electrolytic cleaningelectrolytic decontaminationdental implantsperi-implantitisperi-implant diseaseGalvoSurge |
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| title | Electrolytic Cleaning of Dental Implants: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies |
| title_full | Electrolytic Cleaning of Dental Implants: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies |
| title_fullStr | Electrolytic Cleaning of Dental Implants: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies |
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| title_short | Electrolytic Cleaning of Dental Implants: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies |
| title_sort | electrolytic cleaning of dental implants a scoping review of clinical studies |
| topic | electrolytic cleaning electrolytic decontamination dental implants peri-implantitis peri-implant disease GalvoSurge |
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