Background
Peri-implantitis, peri-implantitis
PERI-IMPLANTITIS
Peri-implantitis is characterized as a peri-implant mucosal inflammatory lesion coupled with progressive loss of supporting alveolar bone induced due to local accumulation of microbial biofilm [Several approaches for implant surface decontamination, including titanium curettes, air abrasive devices, ultrasonic devices, oscillating brushes, and lasers have been evaluated [In vitro studies may suggest that erythritol appears more effective than previous agents [Therefore, the primary objective of this RCT is to assess whether erythritol air-polishing produces an adjunctive effect to conventional non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis in a cohort of maintenance patients, performed every third month over 12 months. A second objective is to evaluate if such adjunctive treatment influences patient comfort.