title: A progressive treatment protocol for maintaining tissue associated with implants.
abstract: This article presents a protocol for the management of the soft and hard tissues surrounding implant-supported prostheses. Treatment requires an evaluation of soft tissues as well as a radiographic interpretation of the hard tissues associated with peri-implant degeneration. As the degree of soft and hard tissue degeneration increases, treatment must become more aggressive. A classification is outlined for diagnostic criteria and appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of restorative dentistry, faculty of dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Love
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Backman
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011383:Progressive Patient Care; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants