Peri-implant diseases: The etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment

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Author Details : T. K. Pal, Goutam Das

Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2018

Article Page : 47-54

https://doi.org/10.18231/2457-0087.2018.0011

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Abstract

Rehabilitation of missing teeth by root form endosseus dental implants has revolutionized the treatment of partially and fully edentulous patients. Due to improved implant materials, armamentarium, and surgical techniques implants have got a very high success and survival rate. At the same time, the implants are associated with failures by peri-implant diseases due to various reasons related to improper diagnosis and treatment plan, and poor maintenance.

Keywords: Dental implant, Peri-implant mucositis, Peri-implantitis, Prevention

How to cite : Pal T K, Das G, Peri-implant diseases: The etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2018;3(2):47-54

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