Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2023, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 437-443.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2023.12.008

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Surface decontamination in peri-implantitis management

Dong Xiaoxiao   

  1. Dental Department, Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing 100016, China
  • Received:2023-10-22 Online:2023-12-30 Published:2024-01-04
  • Contact: Dong Xiaoxiao, Email: xiaoxiao_dong@hotmail.com, Tel:0086-10-85581800

Abstract: Surface decontamination of implants is much more difficult than that of natural teeth. Incomplete decontamination is the main reason causing peri-implantitis treatment failure. This article reviews the implant surface decontamination modalities: mechanical decontamination methods, chemical decontamination methods and physical methods. Mechanical decontamination methods are the treatment most well documented. It is the foundation for peri-implantitis treatment. Nowadays, there is no gold standard for management of peri-implantitis. A combination of different decontamination modalities is recommended.

Key words: Peri-implantitis, Dental implant, Decontamination