11 Point Inspection of Dental Implants

Listed below are important areas to inspect when evaluating dental implants:
1. Materials / Type of Implant and Restoration
2. Mobility
3. Plaque / Calculus
4. Probing / Bone levels
5. Bleeding / Suppuration
6. Recession / Attachment
7. Color of Gingiva and Restoration
8. Occlusion / Wear
9. Contact points / Contours
10. Cement
11. Radiographic evaluation

Listed below are important risk factors for peri-implant inflammation:
1. Previous periodontal or peri-implant disease
2. Plaque control / inability to clean
3. Residual cement
4. Smoking
5. Genetics
6. Uncontrolled diabetes
7. Occlusal overload

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