Prevention of peri-implantitis involves the early diagnosis peri-implant mucositis. This article presents a protocol hygienic maintenance in different implant prosthetic scenarios: single crown, fixed partial prosthesis, full-arch, and overdentures. Others clinical conditions have to be taken into consideration: patient compliance; history periodontitis; implants placed augmented bone; short, z...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the number of pillar implants of implant-supported fixed prostheses and the prevalence of periimplant disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS Clinical and radiographic data were obtained for the evaluation. The sample consisted of 32 patients with implant-supported fixed prostheses in function for at least one year. A total of 161...

Background and Aim: PISF analysis is receiving more importance among site specific tests based on the understanding that it has the potential to reflect the actual status of periimplant soft and hard tissues. Better understanding of the biodynamics of peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) may be an important concern both from a clinical and research aspect. As peri-implant sulcular fluid volume is...

OBJECTIVES To analyse the soft tissue morphology under healthy and experimental mucositis conditions comparing zirconia titanium implants. METHODS Forty-two patients with two adjacent missing teeth received one (Zr) (Ti) implant, mesial distal position randomized. At 3 months, half of were instructed to continue (healthy; h) other omit (experimental mucositis; m) oral hygiene around implants fo...

Objective: The rehabilitation choice for the edentulous patients usually lies between fixed and removable prosthetic options. treatment decisions are affected by many factors where complications maintenance needs both considered crucial factors, in addition to cost effectiveness of chosen treatment. Material Methods: This study was applied on 44 patients, 22 patient each group were enrolled out...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present paper is to review available information on the treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The results of animal research and human studies are presented. Proposed strategies for the treatment of peri-implantitis presented in the literature are also included. RESULTS Most of the information accessible at this time de...