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Dental Implant–Related Conditions /
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Implant-related mucositis
Peri-implantitis
Peri-implant deficiencies of soft and/or hard tissues
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Periodontal Diseases
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)
Dental Implant–Related Conditions
Gingivitis
Gum Recession
Periodontitis
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Lip Sores, Lip Inflammation, and other Changes
The lips undergo changes with aging, as do all parts of the body. Some changes may indicate a medical issue; others are harmless. As people age, the lips tend to become thinner. Deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can lead to inflammation of the lips (cheilitis), causing them to become red, cracked, painful, swollen, and/or scaly. Deficiency of which of the following vitamins or minerals can cause these symptoms? 
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Dental Implant–Related Conditions

By

James T. Ubertalli

, DMD, Hingham, MA

Last full review/revision Sep 2020| Content last modified Sep 2020
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People with dental implants can develop conditions in the soft and hard tissues in which the implants are anchored as a result of bacterial buildup at the base of the implant. Mild forms are characterized by redness, swelling, and tenderness of the gums, which sometimes bleed when probed and/or contain collections of pus. More advanced disease results in loss of supporting bone.

There are three types of implant-related disease:

  • Implant-related mucositis

  • Peri-implantitis

  • Peri-implant deficiencies of soft and/or hard tissues

Implant-related mucositis

Implant-related mucositis affects the soft gum tissue immediately surrounding the implant. This inflammation is caused by plaque Overview of Tooth Disorders Common tooth disorders include Cavities (caused by tooth decay) Pulpitis Periapical abscess Impacted teeth read more and characterized by swollen gums that bleed when probed. Dentists treat this condition the same way they treat plaque.

Peri-implantitis

In peri-implantitis, inflammation of the soft tissues around the implant is accompanied by the progressive loss of supporting bone. Peri-implantitis is associated with poor plaque control and occurs in people with a history of severe periodontitis. Dentists treat it the same way they treat periodontitis Periodontitis Periodontitis is a severe form of gingivitis, in which the inflammation of the gums extends to the supporting structures of the tooth. Plaque and tartar build up between the teeth and gums and... read more Periodontitis .

Peri-implant deficiencies of soft and/or hard tissues

Normal healing following tooth loss may result in deficiencies of the jaw bone or lack of gum tissue that is healthy enough and dense enough to support the implant. Dentists correct these abnormalities by grafting the hard or soft tissues.

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Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)
Gingivitis
OTHER TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER
Periodontal Diseases
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)
Dental Implant–Related Conditions
Gingivitis
Gum Recession
Periodontitis
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Lip Sores, Lip Inflammation, and other Changes
The lips undergo changes with aging, as do all parts of the body. Some changes may indicate a medical issue; others are harmless. As people age, the lips tend to become thinner. Deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can lead to inflammation of the lips (cheilitis), causing them to become red, cracked, painful, swollen, and/or scaly. Deficiency of which of the following vitamins or minerals can cause these symptoms? 
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