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Is Excess Cement Around Dental Implants Radiographically Visible?
Cementation of dental implant prostheses is a universal practice. Excess cement in the gingival sulcus has been reported to cause peri-implantitis, which could lead to implant failure. One possible way to identify excess cement is with the use of radiographs if the...
Nonsurgical Periodontal Disease Treatment
For patients who present in the early stages of periodontal disease, nonsurgical periodontal therapy is often the first line of defense against further disease progression. Nonsurgical treatment options, include manual and ultrasonic scaling and root planing (SRP),...
Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure (LAPIP)
Peri-implantitis is reported to be at a rate of 5-16% of all implants being placed today. This inflammatory and infective process leads to loss of supporting bone loss surrounding a functioning implant. Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure (LAPIP)...
February is American Heart Month! The Association Between Periodontal and Cardiovascular Diseases
The association between periodontal disease and one or more forms of cardiovascular disease have been known since epidemiological studies demonstrated an association between periodontal disease and functional or morphological markers of coronary heart disease. Higher...
Do Periodontally Susceptible Patients Have Higher Incidence of Implant Complications?
Yes! Tooth loss caused by periodontal disease is often the reason for dental implants replacement. A recent study* summarized 27 longitudinal publications to investigate the effects of implant outcomes in partially edentulous patients comparing treated periodontal...