W&H Impex
The healthy patient with pre-existing periodontal disease & peri-implantitis
Introduction
The bidirectional relationship between oral and general medical health is very well known. It is no longer sufficient – and arguably even old-fashioned – to consider intraoral conditions in isolation. In order to create a personalised, case-specific preventive and patient profile, it is essential to take a detailed medical history and perform diligent examination of the general medical and intraoral health, as well as considering the two in combination (1–3).
Careful consideration of individual patient parameters facilitates the creation of a risk profile that optimally supports the maintenance of good health and patient quality of life. Moreover, the risk profile offers dentists a sense of assurance during planning.
This case presentation highlights the usefulness of a systematic, individual prevention concept when creating a case-specific patient profile and implementing the resulting treatment measures.
Case description
A 52-year-old patient presents at a preventive care session. The patient has no systemic disease and is not taking any medication. He has had various dental treatments and also has two active carious lesions. In addition, the patient has four implants (2nd, 3rd and 4th quadrants). He is revealed to have early periodontal disease (stage IV, grade B). His periodontal condition is stable; a probing depth of Probing depths (ST) of 5 mm is only evident at the implant in region 36. Gingivitis is also identified.
Case analysis according to IPC
Medical history: unremarkable
Risk factors: none
Risk of contracting disease or of complications: none
Medication: none
Lifestyle: unremarkable
Oral health: stable
Previous treatments: multiple ceramic restorations, four implants (2nd, 3rd, 4th quadrants)
Caries risk assessment: elevated; active initial lesions present
Periodontitis: moderate risk, already established (stage IV, grade B); currently stable condition in reduced periodontium
Risk of onset: high for peri-implantitis, moderate for caries
Risk of progression: high for peri-implantitis, moderate for periodontitis, moderate for caries
Recommended treatment according to IPC
The patient has no particular risk factors with specific dental implications in his medical history. The key factor, therefore, is the requirement in terms of oral health. In this respect, there is evidence of a probing depth of 5 mm at the implant in the 3rd quadrant and, on the X-ray image, increased bone loss. The patient also has currently stable early periodontal disease and two active initial carious lesions.
Oral hygiene and patient compliance are very good (see picture “front view”). All that is required is repeat instruction and motivation to maintain oral hygiene behaviour.
In terms of instruments, specific procedures are required for use with implants. In order to preserve the surface of the implant while cleaning it effectively, it is essential to choose suitable powders and instruments, such as the targeted use of air polishing devices with special periodontal tips. Which powder is most suitable can be determined according to the needs and risk. For example, in addition to the appropriate degree of abrasion, dietary requirements (including sugar-free, low-salt) may also be taken into account.
The use of fluoridated varnish is recommended for the exposed root surfaces and initial carious lesions.
Because of the history of periodontal disease and peri-implantitis, check-ups initially every three to four months following successful treatment for peri-implantitis are recommended.
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