Test Your Knowledge of Periodontal Diseases
From the surprising speed of peri-implantitis to hidden biofilm traps and the timing of full-arch maintenance, put your clinical knowledge to the test.
Which disease progresses faster?
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In the presence of dysbiotic biofilm accumulation, rapid inflammatory changes occur, implant surfaces degrade, and nonlinear bone is lost. Driven by more aggressive cytokine profiles, peri-implantitis produces lesions nearly twice as large as those caused by periodontitis.
Which of the following impedes the ability of patients and oral health professionals from effectively removing biofilm?
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Suboptimal prosthetic designs further complicate maintenance, creating situations where clinicians are unable to diagnose or manage disease effectively. All of the above, in addition emergence profiles exceeding 30° and deep restorative margins, enable biofilm to accumulate.
How often should fixed full-arch restorations be removed to ensure periodontal health?
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Fixed full-arch restorations demand meticulous self-care with similar brushing and interproximal aids and should then be removed every 18 months, on average, for complete evaluation and debridement.
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