کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3136768 | 1584985 | 2014 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ABSTRACTBackgroundPeri-implantitis generally is attributed to a bacterial challenge, with occlusion being a modifying factor. The author presents a case of peri-implant marginal bone loss that was treated successfully with only occlusal adjustment.Case DescriptionA 63-year-old female patient with a history of bruxism reported for a yearly perio-dontal examination 38 months after restoration of an implant in the tooth no. 30 position. A radiograph indicated that this implant had significant peri-implant bone loss. The evaluation showed very heavy occlusion on the implant restoration, and the author performed an occlusal adjustment. A radiograph obtained five months later showed significant repair of the lost alveolar bone.Conclusions and Practical ImplicationsPatients with dental implants require periodic examination and maintenance therapy to prevent peri-implantitis. The examination should include a periodontal, prosthetic, radiographic and occlusal evaluation.
Journal: The Journal of the American Dental Association - Volume 145, Issue 10, October 2014, Pages 1058–1062