Can peri-implantitis be reversed?
Mucositis may improve with timely care. Peri-implantitis with bone loss is more complex and may require ongoing management rather than a single appointment.
Implant maintenance and infection care
Peri-Implantitis Treatment Brisbane
Peri-implantitis is inflammation with bone loss around a dental implant. Early assessment matters because implant maintenance, infection control, and surgical care may be needed to limit progression.
Review
Implant health assessment
- Bleeding and pocket check
- X-ray or CBCT if indicated
- Cleaning access review
- Maintenance planning
Signs that need review
Implants cannot decay, but the gum and bone around them can become inflamed. Bleeding, swelling, pus, increasing pocket depth, bad taste, looseness, or visible gum changes should be assessed.
Patient resource
Geistlich professional material describes regenerative treatment concepts for contained bone defects after implant surface decontamination. Patient treatment still depends on diagnosis and defect shape.
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Questions to ask
Will the implant need removal?
Not always. Removal depends on mobility, bone loss pattern, infection control, implant position, prosthesis design, and your broader health risks.
Can bone be regenerated around an implant?
In selected contained defects, regenerative procedures may be considered after decontamination. Some defects are not suitable for grafting.
How can I reduce risk?
Daily cleaning, professional maintenance, managing gum disease, not smoking, stable diabetes control, and checking bite forces can reduce risk.
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