Screw loosening and stripping are common and costly complications in screw-retained implant restorations, especially when angulation comes into play. Understanding the mechanics and risks can help clinicians prevent damage and keep…

Dental implants may boast high survival rates, but without careful management of occlusion, they’re vulnerable to failure. Regular bite checks and occlusal adjustments are key to preventing complications like screw loosening, fractures, and…

Peri-implant diseases, including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are inflammatory conditions caused by plaque biofilm that can lead to significant bone loss if left untreated. With no standardized treatment guidelines,…

Dental implants boast a high success rate but biological complications like peri-implant disease are common. Early detection through regular maintenance and risk management, such as controlling plaque and addressing periodontal history, can…

A recent study investigates whether probe color markings degrade through sterilization, wear off during implant probing, and transfer onto implant surfaces. Findings suggest that even gentle probing can cause color transfer, raising…

A study was conducted to examine how cleaning, sterilization, and frictional wear affect the color markings on dental probes and their impact on implant surfaces. Results showed that while sterilization didn’t degrade the color markers,…

Monitoring implant health requires precise diagnostic techniques, with probing recognized as a key assessment tool. However, the choice between metal and plastic probes remains controversial, as both present unique risks to implant surfaces…

A novel case report highlights the potential of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with allograft material in managing retrograde peri-implantitis. While biofilm removal remains a challenge, this approach demonstrates…

An 81-year-old patient with well-controlled type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease presented with late implant complications, including peri-implant infection and pocketing. A surgical approach combining guided bone regeneration and…

Retrograde peri-implantitis presents a rare but challenging complication in implant dentistry. Learn about its potential causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, including the role of growth factors like rh-PDGF in promoting…