Study

Lindhe & Meyle (2008)

Atieh et al. (2013)

Derks & Tomasi (2015)

Zitzmann & Berglundh (2008)

Rodrigues et al. (2018)

Findings

Mucositis affects 80% of patients; 50% of implant sites.

63.4% of patients experience mucositis.

Peri-implantitis found in up to 47% of implants.

28–56% of patients develop mucositis; 12–43% develop peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis affects 18.5% of patients.

DENTAL IMPLANT MAINTENANCE

Understanding Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis | Dental Implants

Dental implants require regular care to stay healthy. Learn the difference between peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis—and how to prevent or treat these common complications.

What Is Peri-Implant Mucositis?
Peri-implant mucositis is the early stage of gum inflammation around a dental implant—similar to gingivitis around natural teeth.

Key Facts:

Symptoms: Red, swollen gums that may bleed when brushing or flossing.
Cause: Plaque buildup from poor oral hygiene.
Treatment: Reversible with professional cleanings and improved at-home care.

What Is Peri-Implantitis?
Peri-implantitis is a more serious infection that affects both the gum tissue and the bone supporting the implant.

Key Facts:

Symptoms: Pain, bleeding, gum recession, bad breath, and a loose implant.
Cause: Plaque hardens into tartar, leading to bone loss and deeper infection.
Treatment: May require deep cleaning, antibiotics, or surgery to repair damaged bone and gum tissue.

Clinical Research on Peri-Implant Disease Studies show how common this conditions are

How to Prevent Implant Complications

Brush Twice a Day: Use a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste.
Floss Daily: Especially around your implant.
Use Implant-Friendly Tools: Interdental brushes or water flossers.
Quit Smoking: Tobacco use increases risk.
Manage Health Conditions: Keep diabetes and other systemic issues under control.
Visit the Dentist Regularly: Professional cleanings and checkups are essential.

Treatment Options for Peri-Implantitis

Non-Surgical Treatments:

Professional Cleanings: Removes plaque and tartar from around the implant.
Antibiotic Therapy: Oral or localized antibiotics help eliminate infection.

Surgical Treatments:

Debridement: Removal of infected tissue and bacteria from the implant site.
Bone Grafting: Rebuilds bone lost due to infection for implant stability.

Advanced Options:

Laser Therapy: Targets infected tissue with minimal discomfort.
Guided Bone Regeneration: Uses membranes and grafts to encourage new bone growth.

Don’t Ignore Implant Bleeding or Swelling

Early action can:

Prevent Bone Loss
Eliminate Pain
Preserve Your Implant for Life

If you're noticing signs of implant inflammation, contact Unicare Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Webster, TX today.
📞 Call 281-332-4700
📍 Serving the Greater Houston and Clear Lake areas

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Study

Findings

DENTAL IMPLANT MAINTENANCE

Symptoms: Red, swollen gums that may bleed when brushing or flossing.

Cause: Plaque buildup from poor oral hygiene.

Treatment: Reversible with professional cleanings and improved at-home care.

What Is Peri-Implantitis? Peri-implantitis is a more serious infection that affects both the gum tissue and the bone supporting the implant. Key Facts:

Symptoms: Pain, bleeding, gum recession, bad breath, and a loose implant.

Cause: Plaque hardens into tartar, leading to bone loss and deeper infection.

Treatment: May require deep cleaning, antibiotics, or surgery to repair damaged bone and gum tissue.

Clinical Research on Peri-Implant Disease Studies show how common this conditions are ​

How to Prevent Implant Complications

Brush Twice a Day: Use a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste.

Floss Daily: Especially around your implant.

Use Implant-Friendly Tools: Interdental brushes or water flossers.

Quit Smoking: Tobacco use increases risk.

Manage Health Conditions: Keep diabetes and other systemic issues under control.

Visit the Dentist Regularly: Professional cleanings and checkups are essential.

Treatment Options for Peri-Implantitis Non-Surgical Treatments:

Professional Cleanings: Removes plaque and tartar from around the implant.

Antibiotic Therapy: Oral or localized antibiotics help eliminate infection.

Surgical Treatments:

Debridement: Removal of infected tissue and bacteria from the implant site.

Bone Grafting: Rebuilds bone lost due to infection for implant stability.

Advanced Options:

Laser Therapy: Targets infected tissue with minimal discomfort.

Guided Bone Regeneration: Uses membranes and grafts to encourage new bone growth.

Don’t Ignore Implant Bleeding or Swelling Early action can:

Prevent Bone Loss

Eliminate Pain

Preserve Your Implant for Life

If you're noticing signs of implant inflammation, contact Unicare Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Webster, TX today. 📞 Call 281-332-4700 📍 Serving the Greater Houston and Clear Lake areas

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