Complications in Root-End Management

Treatment of Periimplant Mucositis

“…[26][27][28] A study 29 involving 34 patients with 77 dental implants (comprising 23 mucositis and 54 healthy periimplant sites) concluded that bacterial plaque induces an inflammatory response that can lead to the development of periimplant mucositis. Another study 25 demonstrated that a strict implant maintenance protocol can prevent the development of peri-implantitis, and that periimplant mucositis can be successfully treated through professional oral hygiene combined with the use of chlorhexidine as an antimicrobial agent. 29 Because periimplant mucositis represents the obvious precursor of peri-implantitis, in the same way that gingivitis is a precursor to periodontitis, the treatment of mucositis must be the prerequisite for the prevention of peri-implantitis.…”

“…One publication was excluded on applying the defined screening criteria: the study published by Corbella et al 25 was not an RCT. Of these, 257 were found to be duplicated.…”