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Periodontitis as a potential risk factor for peri-implantitis
Stefan Renvert1, G Rutger Persson
1Department of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden. stefan.renvert@hkr.se
Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|May 13, 2009
Summary
Individuals with a history of periodontitis may face an increased risk of developing peri-implantitis, a condition affecting implants. However, current evidence is limited and not robust, necessitating further research into this association.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Health Research
Background:
- Periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the gums and supporting bone.
- Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues around dental implants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing literature on the potential link between a history of periodontitis and the development of peri-implantitis.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed using MEDLINE and manual searches.
- Included studies were published or accepted for publication up to January 2008.
Main Results:
- Only three studies met the inclusion criteria out of 951 initially retrieved papers.
- The available evidence directly linking periodontitis history to peri-implantitis is scarce.
Conclusions:
- Subjects with a history of periodontitis may have a higher risk of peri-implant infections.
- The supporting data are not robust due to limited patient numbers, varied study designs, and unaddressed confounding factors like smoking.
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