Authors : Deepti Gattani, Deepti Gattani, Nupur Kar, Nupur Kar, Saurabh Lingala, Saurabh Lingala, Jigyasa Sahu, Jigyasa Sahu
DOI : 10.18231/j.adr.2021.008
Volume : 11
Issue : 1
Year : 2021
Page No : 54-58
Peri-implantitis is a site-specific infectious disease that causes an inflammatory process in soft tissues and bone loss around an osseointegrated implant in function. The etiology of the implant infection is conditioned by the status of the tissue surrounding the implant, implant design, plaque, biofilm and excessive mechanical load. The microorganisms most commonly associated with implant failure are Gram-negative anaerobes, unless the origin is the result of simple mechanical overload. Diagnosis is based on changes of colour in the gingiva, bleeding and probing depth of peri-implant pockets, suppuration, X-ray, and gradual loss of bone height around the tooth. Treatment will differ depending upon whether it is a case of peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis. The management of implant infection should be focused on the control of infection, the detoxification of the implant surface, and regeneration of the alveolar bone. This review article deals with the etiopathogenesis, classification, risk factors, diagnosis, clinical features and various treatment options of peri-implantitis and the management of peri-implantitis.
Keywords: Peri-implantitis, Implant failure, Bone loss, Soft tissue