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Peri-implant diseases

Peri-implant diseases clinical practice guideline

Peri-implant diseases, specifically peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are inflammatory conditions affecting peri-implant tissues induced by peri-implant biofilms. Peri-implant mucositis is a reversible condition. Its primary etiology is host-microbial homeostasis disruption at the implant-mucosa interface. Factors associated with peri-implant mucositis include biofilm accumulation…

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Subgingival instrumentation

Subgingival instrumentation

The clinical guidelines for the treatment of clients with periodontitis stages I-III published by the European Federation of Periodontology in 2020 suggest providing treatment for periodontitis in a preestablished stepwise approach. After the client is informed of their condition, the first step…

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What every dental practitioner should know about how to examine patients with dental implants

How to examine dental implants

Dental implants are a routine treatment modality requiring ongoing maintenance. Several factors can influence the long-term survival of dental implants, including biological and mechanical complications, which can affect their clinical outcomes. Biological complications involve inflammatory conditions, such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.…

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