title: Peri-implant and periodontal tissues: a review of differences and similarities.
abstract: The health and vitality of an osseointegrated implant depends on the surrounding supporting tissues, which not only anchor the implant to the bone but also have the important function of providing a protective seal. The aim of this article is to provide a basic understanding of differences and similarities between the periodontal and peri-implant tissues at the histologic, clinical, and immunologic levels; it is essential to know these differences and similarities during the clinical handling of these similar-looking tissues. The comparative features are of clinical relevance because it is critical to understand the behavior of the soft tissue found around the tooth and implant. This knowledge is vital from the preliminary stage of treatment planning through prosthetic rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Sangeeta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dhir
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Lanka
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mahesh
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Silver Spring, Maryland.
authors.forename: Gregori M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Kurtzman
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Periodontics, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Vandana
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D010519:Periodontium / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants