Newer proposed classification of periimplant defects: A critical update

• Main Authors: Deepak Passi (Author), Mahinder Singh (Author), Shubha Ranjan Dutta (Author), Sarang Sharma (Author), Mansi Atri (Author), Jyoti Ahlawat (Author), Abhinav Jain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The term peri-implantitis is used to describe a destructive inflammatory process affecting the soft and hard tissues around osseo integrated implants, leads to the formation of a peri-implant pocket and loss of supporting bone. Predisposing factors are Poor Plaque Control, inflammation, infection, S...