Infectious complications with dental implants

Dental implantology represents an essential step in the rehabilitation of function, stability and aesthetics of the human dentition.The introduction of dental implantology has at the same time created a problem: peri-implant infections. Putative risk factors for this disorder are, among others, smoking, a history of periodontitis, genetic traits, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Since no validated protocol for the treatment of peri-implantitis exists, clinicians have to rely on their own experience and knowledge and on the experience of others.