Peri-Implant Diseases
For mild cases (peri-implant mucositis), self maintenance of good oral hygiene around your dental implant, as well as regular professional cleaning by your dentist/hygienist may be enough to control the disease
In severe cases where bone around the implant has been lost, additional gum surgery may be required. This may involve: - Bone grafting to reconstruct bone support which has been lost
1: What are the success rates for treatment of peri-implant diseases?
With treatment and regular supportive care, over 90% of implants in over 85% of affected patients still had their implants after 5 years
However, some implants may require retreatment, further therapies, or even implant removal[1]
Preventing the disease is crucial, through correct oral hygiene techniques and regular professional cleaning of your teeth and implant(s)
In some cases, your dentist may advise removal of your implant
The old implant site must be allowed to heal, and your dentist will assess if it is suitable for a new implant after a few months
Very often, there will be insufficient bone for a new implant, and additional bone grafting will be required
In cases where bone loss is too severe for additional bone grafting, alternative methods of replacing teeth such as dentures or bridges may be considered
