REVIEW ARTICLE
Microbial Etiology and Antimicrobial Therapy of Peri-implantitis: A Comprehensive Review
Muhammad Waqar Hussain1, Shahabe Saquib Abullais2, *, Talib Amin Naqash1, Mohammad Yunis Saleem Bhat2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 1113
Last Page: 1122
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-12-1113
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601812011113
Article History:
Received Date: 8/10/2018Revision Received Date: 13/11/2018
Acceptance Date: 10/12/2018
Electronic publication date: 31/12/2018
Collection year: 2018
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Abstract
Introduction:
Implants have turned out to be a well-established therapy in dental practice for the replacement of missing teeth and restoration of function.
Peri-implant disease denotes the inflammatory condition of surrounding soft and hard tissues.
Two terminologies are covered under the impression of peri-implant pathology; peri-implantitis and mucositis. Peri-implant mucositis is a reversible inflammatory process limited to soft tissues around an implant. Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition of hard and soft tissue around the dental implant.
Microbial Etiology:
Bacterial infections are the most common cause of peri-implantitis. It is a variable poly-microbial infection, although generally dominated by Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria Anti-infective therapy should be included in the treatment regime, while treating the peri-implant disease. Antimicrobial therapy includes local debridement, antibiotic therapy and surface decontamination of the implant.
Conclusion:
The current article gives a detailed overview of microbial etiology, antimicrobial therapy and its limitations for the treatment of peri-implant Pathology.
