Implant Maintenance 1 article

Implant Maintenance is the continuing care used to preserve peri-implant tissue health and identify biological or mechanical problems early. Review may include plaque-control assessment, peri-implant probing, bleeding or suppuration, radiographic comparison when indicated, prosthesis hygiene, occlusal review and checks of screws or restorations. Instrument choice needs to respect implant surfaces and prosthetic access. The category deals with recall and preventive care after implant treatment, not active treatment of established peri-implantitis.