An implant placed 6 years ago has no baseline radiographs. Today it shows bleeding and suppuration on probing, a probing depth of 7 mm and a bone level 4 mm apical to the most coronal portion of the intraosseous part of the implant. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
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Peri-implantitis
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Peri-implant mucositis
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Peri-implant health
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Peri-implant soft tissue deficiency
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Without baseline data, peri-implantitis is diagnosed by BOP and/or suppuration with probing depths of 6 mm or more and bone levels 3 mm or more apical to the most coronal intraosseous portion of the implant. Peri-implant mucositis shows bleeding without progressive bone loss.
Source: Berglundh et al., Peri-implant diseases and conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 4 (2017 World Workshop) — oneguy
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