The effect of adjuvant oral irrigation on self-administered oral care in the management of peri-implant mucositis: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: This single-blinded randomized clinical trial evaluated the effect of adjuvant oral irrigation in addition to self-administered oral care on prevalence and severity of peri-implant mucositis.

Material & Methods: After randomization, patients suffering from peri-implant mucositis were assigned to the following: Group 1 (control) received oral hygiene instruction following a standardized protocol, including a sub- and supramucosal mechanical debridement. Group 2 and 3 additionally were instructed to use an oral irrigator with either water or 0.