title: A simplified pocket reduction procedure around a stud attachment without suturing.
abstract: Plaque accumulation on the implant titanium surface plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of periimplant disease. Removing plaque and calculus deposits, and reducing the periimplant probing depth, therefore, are important. The reduction of the periimplant probing depth in periimplant disease by using a cord and a surgical dressing pack has not been previously reported. This procedure is useful for periimplant mucositis and mild periimplantitis before a surgical intervention and can maintain a narrow keratinized mucosa with less pain than surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Dentistry, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine; Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, KyungPook National University, Daegu, South Korea. Electronic address: jus2u@cu.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Ju-Hyoung
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Dentistry, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea.
authors.forename: Dong-Seok
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Sohn
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, KyungPook National University, Daegu, South Korea.
authors.forename: Jin-Hyun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001252:Astringents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015921:Dental Implants; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D060745:Gingival Retraction Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000193:education; D057747:Periodontal Debridement / Q000379:methods; D010511:Periodontal Dressings; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D001252:Astringents; D015921:Dental Implants