Implants · single question
How is established peri-implantitis (with bone loss) typically treated?
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Correct answer: A. Surgical debridement / decontamination
- A. Correct – once bony defects are present, open surgical access for debridement/decontamination (± regeneration) is required; non-surgical alone is insufficient for advanced disease.
- B. Incorrect – adjunctive only; inadequate for established peri-implantitis.
- C. Incorrect – progressive bone loss requires active treatment.
- D. Incorrect. Fluoride treats dental caries on teeth, not bone loss around an implant; established peri-implantitis requires surgical access, decontamination, and debridement.