Is Peri-Implantitis Curable?

Mohanad Al-Sabbagh; Luciana M Shaddox

doi:10.1016/j.cden.2019.02.003

Is Peri-Implantitis Curable?

Dent Clin North Am. 2019 Jul;63(3):547-566. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2019.02.003. Epub 2019 Apr 15.

Authors

Mohanad Al-Sabbagh¹, Luciana M Shaddox²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Periodontology, Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, D-438 Chandler Medical Center, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0927, USA.
² Division of Periodontology, Department of Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA. Electronic address: lshaddox@uky.edu.

PMID: 31097144
DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2019.02.003

Abstract

Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis are clinically associated with inflammation of soft tissue around implants; however, peri-implantitis is associated with radiographic bone loss. Recently a new classification scheme-peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis, peri-implantitis, and peri-implant soft-tissue and hard-tissue deficiencies-was introduced. Although various clinical interventions to treat peri-implant diseases have been suggested, early diagnosis and treatment is the key to successful outcomes. Clinicians can select nonsurgical or surgical techniques according to the clinical parameters present, although surgical intervention seems to be more effective in treating peri-implantitis. The best approach to treat peri-implantitis remains controversial.

Keywords: Management of peri-implantitis; Peri-implant mucositis; Peri-implantitis; Prevention of peri-implantitis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bacterial Infections*
Dental Implants*
Humans
Peri-Implantitis*
Stomatitis*

Substances

Dental Implants

Grants and funding

R01 DE019456/DE/NIDCR NIH HHS/United States