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What is a recommended first step in managing hygiene for peri-implant mucositis?

  1. Mechanical debridement with chlorhexidine irrigation/antiseptic
  2. Immediate removal of the implant
  3. A 2-week course of systemic antibiotics first
  4. Placement of a bone graft
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Correct answer: A. Mechanical debridement with chlorhexidine irrigation/antiseptic

  • A. Correct. Non-surgical debridement combined with chlorhexidine irrigation/antimicrobial measures is the initial approach for peri-implant mucositis.
  • B. Incorrect. Mucositis is reversible; the implant is not removed.
  • C. Incorrect. Systemic antibiotics are not the first-line measure for mucositis.
  • D. Incorrect. Grafting addresses bony defects (peri-implantitis), not reversible soft-tissue inflammation.

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