Question 354 · LDEK · Implantology and preprosthetic surgery
Which clinical symptom most clearly indicates the presence of inflammation of peri-implant tissues (periimplantitis)?
- A. slight bleeding on probing without attachment loss.
- B. excessive plaque retention on the prosthetic surface.
- C. tenderness when tapping the implant crown with no radiographic changes.
- D. presence of purulent exudate and radiographic bone loss around the implant.
- E. increased tension of the masseter muscle on the implant side.
Hint
Peri-implantitis differs from peri-implant mucositis by one key finding seen on radiographs.
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