Peri-implantitis

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2012 Dec;50(8):689-94. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2011.11.020. Epub 2011 Dec 22.

Abstract

The number of osseointegrated dental implants is increasing. Healthy peri-implant soft and hard tissues are required for the stability and survival of dental implants. In this paper we review factors that lead to peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, and review treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / adverse effects*
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Dental Restoration Failure
  • Humans
  • Peri-Implantitis* / diagnosis
  • Peri-Implantitis* / etiology
  • Peri-Implantitis* / therapy
  • Stomatitis* / diagnosis
  • Stomatitis* / etiology
  • Stomatitis* / therapy

Substances

  • Dental Implants