Onset and Patterns of Disease Progression of Peri-Implant Diseases: A Narrative Review

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this narrative review was to present relevant evidence regarding the onset and patterns of disease progression of peri-implantitis lesions based on current experimental and observational studies.Recent FindingsThe conversion from peri-implant mucositis to peri-implantitis continues to be not fully elucidated. In vivo studies revealed that peri-implantitis displays a progressive destructive nature dependent to the experimental model. Human peri-implantitis lesions follow a non-linear but accelerating pattern of disease progression occurring mostly within the first 3  years of function. Based on the available scientific evidence, histopathological differences between peri-implantitis and periodontitis lesions might be responsible for the dissimilarities in the onset and progression of these two conditions. Future research evaluating the pathogenesis and longitu dinal disease attributes of peri-implant diseases is necessary to fill gaps in knowledge.SummaryScarce scientific evidence remains available in relation to the onset and progression of peri-implant diseases.

Source: Current Oral Health Reports - September 29, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research