As the dental implant market is growing globally, an increasing number of patients suffer from inflammation of soft tissue around implants.
As the dental implant market is growing globally, an increasing number of patients suffer from inflammation of soft tissue around implants. After an average observation period of 18.9 years, 40.1% of the implants are diagnosed with peri-implant mucositis and 15% with peri-implantitis*. While peri-implant mucositis is a reversible inflammatory lesion, peri-implantitis results in loss of supporting bone. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment of peri-implant diseases are crucial. Deppeler’s implant probe and titanium implant curettes help you maintain dental implants gently and effectively.
Probing around implants
Probing around dental implants has been a controversial topic over the years. However, it is a very useful way to assess peri-implant tissue health. Claire McCarthy (UK), specialist in periodontal education, gives advice for a safe and efficient probing.