Novel materials to prevent dental implant infections KU Leuven
The occurrence of peri-implant infections is a devastating complication which can ultimately lead to implant instability and even replacement of the implant with a high risk of recidivism. Considering the high prevalence rates – peri-implantitis occurs in 28-56% of all treated subjects – and the lack of a current gold-standard treatment, peri-implantitis is rapidly becoming an – if not the most – important clinical challenge in dental ...