COMPARISION OF DIFFERENT TREATMENT METHODS OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS

In this randomized, controlled study, 18 patients with peri-implantitis were included. A total of forty dental implants were debrided with either ultrasonic instruments (test, n=20) or plastic scaler (control, n=20). Gingival recession depth (RD), keratinized tissue width (KTW), probing depth (PD), Gingival Index (GI) were evaluated at baseline and after 6 months. CBCT radiographs were used to evaluate peri-implant bone loss. Supportive and nonsurgical periodontal therapies were firstly consulted to reduce the inflammation, occurring due to the surgical treatments of the defects. The formation of bacterial biofilm on implant surfaces was removed by ultrasonic scaler and air polishing using abrasive powders or conventional plastic scaler with klorhegsidin combination.