Category: Pathology | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core
Inflammatory condition around a dental implant characterized by loss of supporting bone and bleeding on probing, analogous to periodontitis.
An infection around a dental implant that causes bone loss and bleeding gums.
Infección alrededor de un implante dental que causa pérdida de hueso y puede llevar al fracaso del implante — como la enfermedad de las encías alrededor de un diente natural pero más difícil de tratar.
[[implant disease; peri-implant mucositis; bone loss]]
Important to distinguish from reversible peri-implant mucositis | Pronunciation: /peh-ree-im-plan-TY-tis/ | Common Misconception: Implants are often marketed as 'maintenance-free' — they require the same (or more) hygiene diligence as natural teeth to prevent peri-implantitis.
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