Author/Authors :
Puisys, Algirdas Vilnius Implantology Center, Vilnius, Lithuania , Auzbikaviciute, Viktorija Vilnius Implantology Center, Vilnius, Lithuania , Simkunaite-Rizgeliene, Renata Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania , Razukevicius, Dainius Lithuanian University of Health Science, Kaunas, Lithuania , Linkevicius, Rokas Lithuanian University of Health Science, Kaunas, Lithuania , Linkevicius, Tomas Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
Abstract :
The aim of this case report is to show that bone remineralization around dental implants with a history of peri-implantitis is
possible after irritant factors are removed and only conservative treatment is performed. Patient came to the clinic after three
years of dental implant placement complaining about swelling, sensitivity and gingiva color changes at the posterior part of
the maxilla. During radiographic and intraoral examinations peri-implantitis of the #24 implant site was diagnosed. The
surgical treatment method was rejected and performed conservative treatment instead. The outcome is promising;
periapical radiographs three months later showed bone remineralization as well as stable bone after 10 years. A key clinical
message: Bone remineralization around dental implants with a history of peri-implantitis is possible after irritant factors
are removed and conservative treatment performed.
