Two years after placement, an implant shows bleeding and suppuration on probing, increased probing depth and radiographic bone loss beyond the initial remodelling. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Correct answer
Peri-implantitis
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Peri-implant mucositis
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Failure of initial osseointegration
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Occlusal overload without infection
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Peri-implantitis is inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa with progressive loss of supporting bone. Peri-implant mucositis shows bleeding on probing but no bone loss beyond initial remodelling.
Source: Lang and Berglundh, Lindhe's Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry — oneguy
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