Dental Implant Maintenance for the Oral Healthcare Team
As dental implants have become a popular treatment modality for edentulous sites, there is a need for a peri-implant maintenance protocol. This article reviews the anatomy of peri-implant tissues, examines the etiology and risk factors of peri-implant diseases, and outlines nonsurgical and surgical...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) N.J. : 1995), 2019-07, Vol.40 (7), p.424-429; quiz 430 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | As dental implants have become a popular treatment modality for edentulous sites, there is a need for a peri-implant maintenance protocol. This article reviews the anatomy of peri-implant tissues, examines the etiology and risk factors of peri-implant diseases, and outlines nonsurgical and surgical treatment of these diseases. The clinical and radiographic steps necessary to diagnose peri-implant diseases during the phase of peri-implant maintenance, along with available treatment protocols to maintain or recover peri-implant health will be discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2158-1797 |