MICRO-SURG: Subgingival Microbiome in Peri-Implantitis, Regenerative, and Resective Periodontal Surgery

This clinical study investigates how the subgingival microbiome changes after three different periodontal and peri-implant surgical procedures: (1) resective periodontal surgery, (2) regenerative periodontal surgery, and (3) peri-implantitis surgery. The aim is to characterize microbial shifts associated with these commonly used surgical treatments and to determine whether the type of surgery influences the recovery or disruption of the subgingival ecosystem. Adult patients with periodontitis or peri-implantitis will receive the procedure indicated for their condition. Subgingival plaque samples will be collected at baseline and at defined postoperative follow-up intervals. Microbiome analysis will be performed using next-generation sequencing (NGS), and microbial changes will be evaluated with the Subgingival Microbial Dysbiosis Index (SMDI). Insights from this study may help improve prevention, diagnostics, and treatment strategies for periodontal and peri-implant diseases.