Implants · single question
An implant shows progressive crestal bone loss beyond early remodeling, with bleeding/suppuration on probing and deepening pockets. Diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A. Peri-implantitis
- A. Correct. Peri-implantitis is inflammation of peri-implant tissues WITH progressive supporting-bone loss.
- B. Incorrect. Mucositis is inflammation WITHOUT bone loss.
- C. Incorrect. Health shows no bleeding, suppuration, or bone loss.
- D. Incorrect. A frankly mobile, non-integrated implant is a failed implant, distinct from peri-implantitis around an integrated one.