[Prevention and supportive treatment of peri-implant diseases]

Peri-implant disease is an oral disease that occurs with dental implant treatment. It is an inflammatory disease of peri-implant tissues caused by plaque biofilm, which can be divided into peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Peri-implant mucositis is limited in the soft tissues surrounding the implant and can be relieved through effective treatment. However if untreated, the inflammation can affect the bone around the implant and develop into peri-implantitis. Progressive resorption of supporting bone can ultimately lead to loss of osseointegration, which is the main cause of implant failure. There is a high incidence of peri-implant disease worldwide, which has become an increasingly serious public health problem. Prevention and supportive treatment of peri-implant disease is an important aspect of promoting oral health and deserves the attention of all dental professionals. This article combines literature review and relevant researches conducted by our research group in the past 15 years to introduce the control of risk factors, prevention, and supportive treatment of peri-implant disease. The aim is to raise the great attention of dentists, who engaged in oral implantation and restoration, to peri-implant and periodontal health, and master the prevention and supportive treatment methods of peri-implant disease.