13 July 2023

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Key guideline on peri-implant diseases

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The guideline provides S3 level CPG for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases.

The aim was to develop an S3 level Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases, focusing on the implementation of interdisciplinary approaches required to prevent the development of peri-implant diseases or their recurrence, and to rehabilitate patients with dental implants following the development of peri-implant diseases.

Developed by the European Federation of Periodontology, a rigorous and transparent process included synthesis of relevant research in 13 specifically commissioned systematic reviews and a structured consensus process involving leading experts and a broad base of stakeholders.

The S3 level CPG for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases culminated in the recommendation for implementation of various interventions before, during and after implant placement or loading.

Prevention of peri-implant diseases should commence when dental implants are planned, surgically placed and prosthetically loaded. Once the implants are loaded and in function, a supportive peri-implant care program should be structured, including periodical assessment of peri-implant tissue health. If peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis are detected, appropriate treatments for their management must be rendered.

Read the new guideline on the EFP website: https://www.efp.org/

Wadia, R. "Key guideline on peri-implant diseases." Br Dent J 234, 923 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6014-3.