Dealing with peri-implantitis: An insight to various treatment regimens

As one in six patients receiving implant therapy are likely to show signs of peri-implant diseases with varying degrees of severity throughout the lifespan of the implants, clinicians will be confronted with peri-implant complications requiring appropriate management. The ideal management of peri-implant infections should focus both on infection control of the lesion, detoxification of the implant surface, and regeneration of lost support. Treatment options can be surgical or nonsurgical. Host's medical status, defect configuration, aesthetic outcome, ability to access for plaque control post-treatment, and the patient's wishes are key factors to consider. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a contemporary synopsis on the management of peri-implantitis with emphasis on explantation.