PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PERI-IMPLANT MUCOSITIS AND PERI-IMPLANTITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CLINICAL OUTCOME MEASURES REPORTED OVER THE PAST DECADE

Abstract

Although dental implants generally offer favorable long-term outcomes, both technical and biological complications can still occur. A deeper understanding of the development, prevention, and treatment of peri-implant diseases is important for both patients and dental professionals. Peri-implant diseases are chronic inflammatory conditions caused by bacterial infection. Peri-implant mucositis is characterized by inflammation limited to the soft tissue surrounding the implant, whereas peri-implantitis also involves progressive bone loss that supports the implant. If left untreated, peri-implantitis often leads to implant failure due to its progressive nature.