Recommendations on the clinical application of air polishing for the management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis

Quintessence Int. 2016 Apr;47(4):293-6. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a35132.

Abstract

Air polishing was introduced as an alternative approach for the supra- and submucosal biofilm management at dental implants. An international expert meeting involving competent clinicians and researchers took place during the EUROPERIO 8 conference in London, UK, on 4 June 2015. Prior to this meeting a comprehensive systematic review dealing with the efficacy of air polishing in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis was prepared and served as a basis for the group discussions. This paper summarizes the consensus statements and practical recommendations on the clinical application of air polishing for the management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Air Abrasion, Dental*
  • Biofilms
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Glycine / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Mucositis / therapy*
  • Peri-Implantitis / therapy*
  • Powders
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Implants
  • Powders
  • Glycine