Peri-implant disease: the basics.

Peri-implant disease includes the spectrum of conditions that affect the gingiva and underlying bone at the site of implant placement. Despite the tremendous growth in fixed implant utilization over the last two decades, few implant publications address the topic of peri-implant disease from an all-encompassing approach. This article summarizes current research on the topic and provides background on the risk factors, etiologies, and treatment for peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.