Periodontal status of tooth adjacent to implant with peri-implantitis

Conclusion The existence of peri-implantitis, the tooth location, and the examining site are significantly associated with the periodontal measurements of the remaining teeth. Clinical significance Peri-implant health is related to the periodontal health of the natural teeth close to the dental implant.

Source: Journal of Dentistry - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research