Memory B Cell as an Indicator of Peri-implantitis Status: A Pilot Study.

CONCLUSION: Memory B cells were markedly activated in peri-implantitis and responded to the suprastructure removal treatment. The lack of gingiva-resident memory B cells in the clinically healed implants serves as a hint for the weakness of peri-implant tissue against bacterial plaque.
PMID: 33600527 [PubMed - in process]

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants - February 20, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants Source Type: research