ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2019
Is Peri-Implant Probing Causing Over-Diagnosis and Over-Treatment of Dental Implants?
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 50 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of palatally positioned implants in severely atrophic edentulous maxillae: a systematic review.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Radiological Outcomes of Bone-Level and Tissue-Level Dental Implants: Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- The effectiveness of the information-motivation model and domestic brushing with a hypochlorite-based formula on peri-implant mucositis: A randomized clinical study.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2022Trial
- Artificial Intelligence for Radiographic Diagnosis of Peri-Implantitis: A Comprehensive Review on Detection, Measurement, and Risk Stratification.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Comparative evaluation of direct and digital measurements of peri-implant defects using CBCT, ultrasound, and intraoral scanning.Dento maxillo facial radiology · 2026Article
- 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines: Identifying a Core Outcome Set for Implant Dentistry in Edentulous Maxilla Rehabilitation.Clinical oral implants research · 2026Article
- Structure, biology, and function of peri-implant soft tissues in health and disease: a comprehensive review of the literature.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2025Review
- Common practices of dental implant maintenance among dental hygienists working in the Netherlands - A survey.International journal of dental hygiene · 2025Article
- The effect of occlusal balance and prosthesis on occlusal function of patients after dental implant restoration.Heliyon · 2025Article
- Private practice dentists' conceptions of overtreatment: A qualitative study from Norway.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2024Article
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- Correlation between Accuracy in Computer-Guided Implantology and Peri-Implant Tissue Stability: A Prospective Clinical and Radiological Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Assessment of Quality of Life and Supporting Structures in Implant Retained Mandibular Overdenture: A 5-Year Cohort Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2022Article
- Cross-sectional evaluation of clinical and immunological parameters at partially microgrooved vs machined abutments in humans.International journal of implant dentistry · 2021Article
- Removable denture is a risk indicator for peri-implantitis and facilitates expansion of specific periodontopathogens: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2021Article
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Oral Fluids Biomarker Profile to Determine the Current and Future Status of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- Implant maintenance - Are the concepts crystal clear??Journal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
- Efficacy of free gingival graft in the augmentation of keratinized tissue around implants: A prospective clinical study.Journal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
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Abstract
Pocket probing depth (PPD) and bleeding on probing (BOP) measurements are useful indices for the assessment of periodontal conditions. The same periodontal indices are commonly recommended to evaluate the dental implant/tissue interface to identify sites with mucositis and peri-implantitis, which, if not treated, are anticipated to lead to implant failure. The aim of the present narrative review is to discuss the available literature on the effectiveness of probing at dental implants for identification of peri-implant pathology. There is substantial clinical evidence that PPD and BOP measurements are very poor indices of peri-implant tissue conditions and are questionable surrogate endpoints for implant failure. On the contrary, the literature suggests that frequent disturbance of the soft tissue barrier at implants may instead induce inflammation and bone resorption. Moreover, over-diagnosis and subsequent unnecessary treatment may lead to iatrogenic damage to the implant-tissue interface. Despite this, the recommendations from recent consensus meetings are still promoting the use of probing at dental implants. For evaluation of implants, for instance at annual check-ups, the present authors recommend a clinical examination that includes (i) a visual inspection of the peri-implant tissues for the assessment of oral hygiene and the detection of potential redness, swelling, (ii) palpation of the peri-implant tissues for assessment of the potential presence of swelling, bleeding, suppuration. In addition, (iii) radiography is recommended for the assessment of crestal bone level for comparison with previous radiographs to evaluate potential progressive bone loss even if there is a need for more scientific evidence of the true value of the first two clinical testing modes.
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