Data, indices and critical thinking. How can students be prepared for modern peri-implantitis diagnostics?
Modern diagnostics of peri-implantitis is not only about collecting individual parameters, but about interpreting them responsibly. Bleeding on probing, pocket depth, radiological findings, soft tissue condition, history of periodontitis, systemic diseases and potential inflammatory markers should be understood as elements of one clinical puzzle. The PERI-EDU project shows that academic education should prepare students not […]
Why can peri-implantitis progress faster than gum disease?
An implant replaces a tooth, but it is not a tooth. The tissues around an implant are different from the tissues around a natural tooth. This is why inflammation around an implant may sometimes progress faster and be harder to notice. It is one of the reasons why implants need regular check-ups, even when nothing […]
Who is at higher risk of peri-implantitis?
Peri-implantitis can develop in different people, but some patients have a higher risk. Oral hygiene, smoking, diabetes, previous gum disease, difficulty cleaning around the implant, overload, and lack of regular check-ups all matter. The more risk factors you have, the more important systematic dental care becomes. Not every patient with an implant has the same […]