CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS IN PERI-IMPLANTITIS

Dental implant therapy has revolutionized modern restorative dentistry, providing predictable and long-term solutions for the replacement of missing teeth. With the increasing global use of dental implants, attention has progressively shifted from merely achieving successful osseointegration to maintaining the long-term health of peri-implant tissues. Among the complications associated with implant therapy, peri-implant diseases—particularly peri implantitis—have emerged as a significant clinical challenge affecting implant survival and patient outcomes. Peri-implantitis is a complex inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa and progressive loss of supporting bone. Its multifactorial etiology involves microbial biofilms, host immune responses, prosthetic design factors, systemic conditions, and patient-related habits. Over the past decade, significant advances have been made in understanding the pathogenesis, risk indicators, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies for peri-implantitis. However, the dynamic nature of this field requires continuous updates to integrate emerging evidence and contemporary clinical approaches.