Impact of Kangfuxin on Periodontal Health and Masticatory Function in Patients with Periodontitis Undergoing Implant Rehabilitation - Summary - DentalSpire
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Impact of Kangfuxin on Periodontal Health and Masticatory Function in Patients with Periodontitis Undergoing Implant Rehabilitation
To assess the 6-month effects of Kangfuxin solution on peri-implant health and masticatory function in chronic periodontitis patients undergoing implant rehabilitation, specifically evaluating its efficacy as an adjunctive therapy.
Key Findings:
Mean PD decreased from 4.8 ± 0.6 mm to 3.4 ± 0.5 mm (p < 0.001).
Mean CAL decreased from 5.1 ± 0.8 mm to 4.0 ± 0.7 mm (p < 0.001).
Peri-implantitis incidence was 3.0%, significantly lower than the historical benchmark of 12% (p = 0.001).
Bite force improved by 39.6% (p < 0.001).
IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels decreased significantly (all p < 0.001).
Adverse events were minimal (1.3% mild mucosal irritation); implant survival was 99.6%.
Interpretation:
Adjunctive Kangfuxin solution significantly improved peri-implant health and masticatory function, indicating its potential as a beneficial adjunct in implant rehabilitation for chronic periodontitis patients.
Limitations:
Retrospective design without a concurrent control group, which may introduce biases.
Limited generalizability due to single-center study.
Conclusion:
Kangfuxin solution shows promise in enhancing peri-implant parameters and masticatory function, warranting further randomized trials to confirm its efficacy in high-risk implant patients and explore long-term effects.
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