Reversibility of experimental peri‐implant mucositis compared with experimental gingivitis in humans

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Authors

Giovanni E. Salvi · University of Bern

Marco Aglietta · University of Bern

Sigrun Eick · University of Bern

Anton Sculean · University of Bern

Niklaus P. Lang · Prince Philip Dental Hospital

Christoph A. Ramseier · University of Bern

Abstract

Peri-implant soft tissues developed a stronger inflammatory response to experimental plaque accumulation when compared with that of their gingival counterparts. Experimental gingivitis and peri-implant mucositis were reversible at the biomarker level. Clinically, however, 3 weeks of resumed plaque control did not yield pre-experimental levels of gingival and peri-implant mucosal health indicating that longer healing periods are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Oral and gingival health research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Oral Implants Research

Volume 23, Issue 2, pp. 182-190

DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02220.x

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