Clinical and Microbiologic Outcomes of aPDT in the Non-surgical Treatment of Implant Inflammation

Inclusion Criteria

• •at least one implant with peri-implant inflammation that requires non-surgical treatment.
• •Peri-implant diseases included are peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
• •Criteria for diagnosis of peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis:
• •1. Red, swollen gingival tissues surrounding the implant
• •2. Presence of bleeding and/or suppuration on gentle probing around the implant
• •3. Increased probing depth compared to probing depth after restoration of the implant (greater than 2mm increase in probing depth)
• •4. May or may not have progressive bone loss in relation to radiographic bone levels assessed either 1 year following restoration of the implant OR ≥3mm of radiographic bone loss from the implant platform -systemically healthy or with controlled common systemic conditions, such as hypertension, that will not affect wound healing.