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Intraosseous sarcoidosis imitating peri-implantitis: A case study
Magdalena Orlowska1,2, David S Gottlieb3, Kenneth S Kornman1
1Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Clinical Advances in Periodontics
|February 19, 2026
Summary
Intraosseous sarcoidosis, a rare bone condition, can mimic dental implant issues like peri-implantitis. Early diagnosis by dentists is crucial for proper management of this uncommon jawbone inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Rheumatology
- Periodontology
Background:
- Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown etiology, potentially affecting various organs including bone.
- While typically affecting lungs and lymph nodes, sarcoidosis can manifest intraosseously, presenting diagnostic challenges.
- Intraosseous sarcoidosis, though rare (1-13% of cases), can lead to significant alveolar bone loss.
