title: Clinical parameters of evaluation during implant maintenance.
abstract: This paper reviews investigations concerning the clinical parameters of evaluating dental implants during the maintenance phase of therapy. Clinical parameters that are discussed include mobility, gingival alterations, tissue movement, probing and attachment level measurements, bleeding upon probing, occlusion, and microbial monitoring. The role of implant radiology is discussed and encompasses radiographic interpretation, interval, and technique.
authors.affiliation: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Bauman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Rapley
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Hallmon
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010512:Periodontal Index; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants