Peri-implantitis is a site-specific infectious disease that causes an inflammatory process in soft tissues, and bone loss around an osseointegrated implant in function. The main etiological include bacterial infections, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, smoking, long-term treatment with corticoids, radiation, and chemotherapy. The clinical signs and symptoms include bleeding on probing, pain, and swelling. The treatment includes local debridement, implant surface decontamination, antiinfective therapy, and surgical methods.
Peri-Implant Disease: Prevalence, and Associated Genetic Factors
Read the article to learn about the genetic factors and causes of peri-implant diseases that may cause dental implant failure.
Non-surgical Therapy for Dental Implant Diseases
Read the article to learn about the diagnosis and non-surgical modalities for preventing implant disease that leads to dental implant failure.
Soft Tissue Parameters for Dental Implant Success: A Complete Guide
Read the below article to know in detail why soft tissue health around the dental implant is crucial for long-term success with implant rehabilitation.
Prevention of Peri-Implant Disease
Dental implant placement is more common in both complete and partially edentulous patients. Read the article to learn about Peri-implantitis and ways to prevent it.
