Cross-sectional study on the prevalence and risk indicators of peri-implant diseases.

CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, the history of periodontal disease was the most significant risk indicator for peri-implantitis and the level of oral hygiene was significantly associated with peri-implant mucositis. PMID: 25738181 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25738181?dopt=Abstract

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Konstantinidis IK, Kotsakis GA, Gerdes S, Walter MH Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

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