title: Biofilm related to dental implants.
abstract: Oral biofilm-related diseases such as periodontal and peri-implant diseases are unique infections in that they develop from the resident indigenous microflora. As more implants are nowadays being placed, clinicians may encounter more complications. Therefore, understanding the etiology is warranted to establish adequate diagnosis and provide proper treatment. This article focuses on understanding peri-implant microbiology and its roles in peri-implant diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078, USA.
authors.forename: Angie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hom-Lay
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D018441:Biofilms; D000044:Dental Abutments / Q000382:microbiology; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000382:microbiology*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants