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A J van Winkelhoff¹

¹Uit het Centrum voor Tandheelkunde, Mondzorgkunde en Medische Microbiologie van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen. a.j.van.winkelhoff@med.umcg.nl

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Peri-implant mucositis affects 80% of patients with oral implants, while peri-implantitis affects 28-56%. Key risk factors include poor oral hygiene, smoking, and prior periodontitis.

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Area of Science:

Periodontology
Oral Implantology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

A 2008 European Federation on Periodontology consensus addressed oral peri-implant infections.
Peri-implant mucositis prevalence is high (80%), with peri-implantitis affecting 28-56% of subjects.

Framework:

Risk factors identified: insufficient oral hygiene, history of periodontitis, smoking.
Limited evidence exists for genetic factors, diabetes, alcohol, and implant surface properties.

Implementation:

Peri-implant mucositis treatment: mechanical therapy plus antimicrobial mouth rinses.
Peri-implantitis treatment requires surgical intervention, often with antibiotics; mechanical therapy lacks efficacy.

Implications:

Lack of validated treatment protocols due to insufficient clinical evidence.
Further research is needed to establish definitive treatment guidelines for peri-implant infections.