While implant therapy is a feasible option in patients with this metabolic disorder, oral health professionals need to consider a variety of factors before moving forward.

The use of the dental endoscope in nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis can improve patient outcomes.

Oral health professionals should consider using terminology that facilitates better chronic oral disease management.

Regular monitoring of peri-implant tissues is key to the long-term success of implant therapy.

How long does your office wait after completion of four quadrants of scaling and root planing for reevaluation, and what do you do at that appointment?

P4 medicine, which encompasses participation, prediction, prevention, and personalization, offers new avenues to manage the various stages of periodontal diseases.

Site-specific ultrasonic instrumentation is key to achieving effective periodontal maintenance and supporting periodontal health.

Do you think it is appropriate for a dentist to tell a patient that the swelling is a direct result of the dental hygienist not cleaning to the base of the pocket?

Risk assessment is a critical component of effective periodontal disease diagnosis and management.