PERI-IMPLANTITIS IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY: A REVIEW OF RISK FACTORS
Dr. Jaspreet Singh Badwal*
ABSTRACT
Purpose: The aim of this critical review is to investigate into the evidence required in relation to risk factors associated with peri-implantitis in implant dentistry. Materials and Methods: An electronic search was conducted across the various databases such as PUBMED, SCOPUS, EMBASE. In addition, a search over the Google search engine was conducted to find related studies. The search terms used were “peri-implantitis”, “peri-implant mucositis”, “peri-implant disease”, “risk factors” and “etiology”. Results: About 12 risk factors have been identified that are associated with peri-implantitis. Conclusion: The various risk factors associated with peri-implantitis have been discussed in detail in this critical review, based on best possible evidence available, so that the reader may comprehend the subject in an easy, yet comprehensive manner.
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