Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis (Gum Disease around Dental Implants)
- What it is
Peri-Implant Diseases
- Peri-implant diseases are caused by bacteria build-up on the dental implant surface
- This causes inflammation of the gums surrounding the implant. This is known as
peri-implant mucositis
Plaque deposits around implants
- If left untreated, mucositis can progress to a more severe condition called periimplantitis, where bone around the implant is lost. This condition is difficult to treat. Eventually, the implant becomes loose and has to be removed
An implant with extensive bone loss, which has to be removed
Who is at risk?
- Patients with poor oral hygiene
- Patients with gum disease (periodontitis)
- Patients who do not attend regular dental check-ups
- Patients who smoke
