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Preventing Inflammation With Implant Maintenance

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Implant maintenance is key to preventing inflammatory disease that may jeopardize implant health. With no proven strategies to combat peri-implantitis, prevention is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Plaque accumulation around implants is associated with bone loss.

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Rehabilitation of Patients With Stage IV Advanced Periodontitis: A Review

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In 2017, the World Workshop on Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions defined periodontitis based on stage and grade. Partially edentulous patients with a dentition who need full-arch rehabilitation using either a tooth- or an implant-supported or -retained prosthesis. Case type 4. Supportive therapy.

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OnTarget Highlight: Preventing and Treating Peri-Implantitis

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Not unlike periodontitis, peri-implantitis starts when bacteria develop along the gumline around an implant that, if untreated, eventually damages soft and hard tissue. Peri-implantitis: Know the Facts to Ensure Good Outcomes. Peri-implantitis risk factors. Rough surfaces show better osseointegration.

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Can Dental Implants Develop Cavities?

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Dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry, offering a permanent and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. While they are known for their durability and longevity, many patients wonder whether dental implants can develop cavities. Can Dental Implants Develop Cavities?

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A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. However, as dental hygienists are well aware, some implants fail. As such, clinicians are charged with detecting and addressing the signs of peri-implant disease. One group aims to reduce biofilm with minimal abrasion of the implant surface.

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Problems with Dental Bridges

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Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are also essential to prevent decay and ensure the longevity of the bridge. It is important to follow your dentist’s instructions for oral hygiene and maintenance to reduce the risk of decay with dental bridges.

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Perio Update: The Danger of Residual Cement

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Residual cement found on the buccal aspects of implants. The popularity of implant therapy has grown exponentially, and it is now the go-to treatment for tooth loss. However, maintaining implants is not as easy as it may seem. Implant #19 showed no obvious signs of inflammation on initial visual inspection.