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INI CET 2021 May
A patient had implant in 46. History of bleeding during brushing was evident. Probing depth was 4 mm. Radiographs demonstrated no bone loss around 46. What is the probable diagnosis?
• Periimplantitis is an inflammatory disease of the tissues around dental implants resulting in progressive bone loss, whereas peri-implant mucositis is a reversible inflammatory change of the soft tissues around implants without bone loss.
• Peri-implant mucositis can be effectively treated with nonsurgical mechanical therapy.
• Treatment requires complete removal of supramucosal and submucosal biofilm, calculus, and deposits using curettes, ultrasonic scalers, and polishing cups with prophy paste.
• Antimicrobials (e.g., chlorhexidine irrigation, mouth rinse) can be used with mechanical debridement to enhance treatment outcome.
