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Diagnostic parameters for monitoring peri-implant conditions
Giovanni E Salvi1, Niklaus P Lang
1Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Berne, School of Dental Medicine, Berne, Switzerland. giovanni.salvi@zmk.unibe.ch
Purpose:
To review the literature on clinical, radiographic, and biochemical parameters used for monitoring peri-implant conditions.
Materials And Methods:
A MEDLINE search was conducted that included articles published in English until the end of August 2003. Results from human and experimental animal studies are presented.
Results:
The parameters that may be used to assess the presence of peri-implant health and the severity of peri-implant disease include plaque assessment, mucosal conditions, peri-implant probing depth, width of the peri-implant keratinized mucosa, periimplant sulcus fluid analysis, suppuration, implant mobility and discomfort, resonance frequency analysis, and radiographic evaluation.
Discussion:
Based on the analysis of the available evidence, it appears reasonable to use a number of clinical and radiographic parameters to discriminate between peri-implant health and disease.
Conclusions:
Systematic and continuous monitoring of peri-implant tissues during maintenance care is recommended for the early diagnosis of peri-implant disease.
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