Reversible, non-plaque-induced marginal bone loss around an osseointegrated implant: A case report.

This case report documents a non-plaque-induced marginal bone loss around an osseointegrated implant. The loss of osseointegration, most likely caused by overload and/or suboptimal distribution of occlusal loading, may be reversed when the loading is reduced by optimally transmitting stress forces to the implant-to-bone interface and surrounding bone.

A 12-month randomized controlled trial evaluating erythritol air-polishing versus curette/ultrasonic debridement of mandibular furcations in supportive periodontal therapy.

Background: Due to complex morphology and limited access, the cleaning of the furcation area is extremely challenging. Therefore, novel therapeutic approaches need to be tested to potentially overcome debridement limitations. The aim of the present prospective 12-month study was to compare clinical and microbiological effects following erythritol air-polishing versus conventional mechanical debridement of furcation defects in a cohort of periodontal maintenance patients.