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Peri-implantitis. Part 1: Scope of the problem
A Alani1, M Kelleher1, K Bishop2
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS.
British Dental Journal
|September 27, 2014
Summary
Peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition causing bone loss around dental implants, is a significant concern. This review introduces its diagnosis, prevalence, and incidence, setting the stage for future management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Peri-implantitis is a novel disease characterized by inflammation and bone loss around dental implants.
- Significant co-morbidities arise from the financial and biological costs of implant treatment.
- The exact etiology remains unclear, but infection is the suspected cause.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of peri-implantitis, focusing on diagnosis, prevalence, and incidence.
- To serve as an introduction to subsequent reviews on prevention and management.
- To address the emerging evidence on this significant dental pathology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of emerging evidence.
- Synthesis of current understanding on peri-implantitis.
- Introduction to a three-part review series.
Main Results:
- Peri-implantitis involves gingival inflammation and bone loss around implants.
- There is a lack of consensus regarding its precise etiology and pathological process.
- Evidence regarding diagnosis, prevention, prevalence, and incidence is continually evolving.
Conclusions:
- Peri-implantitis is a significant and relatively new dental pathology.
- Further research and consensus are needed for effective diagnosis and management.
- This review serves as a foundational introduction to the topic.
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