Implant complications, Peri-implantitis, and Tx Flashcards
How does the epithelium attach to an implant?
basal lamina and hemidesmosomes
How long is the junctional epithelium adjacent to an implant?
2 mm
How long is coneective tissue around an implant?
1-1.5 mm
How are the fibers of the connective tissue around an implant oriented?
Parallel, circular “cuff-like” fiber bundles
What is the Supracrestal connective tissue attachment
for Implants?
3-4 mm
Is there more or less papilla fill next to an implant?
Less papilla fill
Is there higher or shorter papilla height in an implant?
Shorter papilla fill
Where is the source of vascularity around implants?
connective tissue and alveolar bone
How many mm between an adjacent tooth and implant needs to be present?
1.5 mm
How many mm between an implant and implant needs to be present?
3 mm
How much buccal bone must. be present for implant?
1.8 mm
How much biologic wideth must be present on an implant from crest of bone to bone contact?
3-4 mm
What % of patients have peri-implant mucositis?
79%
What % of implants have peri-implant mucositis?
50-90%
Caused by plaque accumulation.
Presence of inflammation.
Reversible condition.
Precursor of peri-implantitis.
Peri implant mucositis