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2. Peri-implantitis - Wikipedia

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   A radiograph two years after implant placement, then seven years later in a heavy smoker, demonstrating progression of bone loss due to peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is a destructive inflammatory process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding dental implants. [1]

3. Implant failure - Wikipedia

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   Failure of a dental implant is often related to the failure of the implant to osseointegrate correctly with the bone, or vice versa. [4] A dental implant is considered to be a failure if it is lost, mobile or shows peri-implant (around the implant) bone loss of greater than 1.0 mm in the first year and greater than 0.2 mm a year after. [5]

4. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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   Patients with removable prostheses should be examined for areas of mucosal irritation. Procedures which are likely to cause direct osseous trauma, e.g. tooth extraction, dental implants, complex restoration, deep root planning, should be avoided in preference of other dental treatments.

5. Guided bone and tissue regeneration (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   In patients with systemic problems interdisciplinary collaboration is indicated to adjust therapy background so that it does not adversely affect implanto-prosthetic treatment. [13] Current treatments for destructive periodontal disease are not able to restore damaged bone and connective tissue support for teeth (infra-bony defects).

6. Peri-implant mucositis - Wikipedia

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   Peri-implant mucositis is defined as an inflammatory lesion of the peri-implant mucosa in the absence of continuing marginal bone loss. [1]The American Academy of Periodontology defines peri‐implant mucositis as a disease in which inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding a dental implant is present without additional bone loss after the initial bone remodeling that may occur during ...

7. Dental implant - Wikipedia

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   A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.

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   Dick Van Dyke is letting fans in on the secrets to his good health at 98 years old. The Emmy Award winner, known for his roles on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Mary ...

9. Smoking - Wikipedia

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   Smoking has been also associated with oral conditions including dental caries, dental implant failures, premalignant lesions, and cancer. [67] Smoking can affect the immune-inflammatory processes which may increase susceptibility to infections; it can alter the oral mycobiota and facilitate colonization of the oral cavity with fungi and ...