Biologic Complications of Dental Implant: An Update

Abstract

With the wide use of implants to replace missing teeth, the complications of implants are also being encountered more frequently. Biologic complications are one of the complications in implants. This includes inflammation, recession, dehiscence, periimplantitis, and implant failure. The dentist should be aware of these conditions and their etiology and risk factors. Relevant clinical and radiographic findings must be made for the diagnosis of the condition. The treatments should be addressed promptly. The patient must be reinforced on proper implant hygiene maintenance for the success of the implant.

Keywords

• complication
• implant
• peri-implant mucositis
• periimplantitis