Biologic Complications of Dental Implant: An Update

Abstract

With the wide use of implants to replace missing teeth, the complications of implant are also being encountered more
frequently. Biologic complications are one of the complications in implant. This includes inflammation, recession,
dehiscence, periimplantitis and implant failure. The dentist should be aware of these conditions and their etiology and
risk factors. Relevant clinical and radiographic findings must be made for the diagnosis of the condition. The treatments
should be addressed promptly. The patient must be reinforced on proper implant hygiene maintenance for the success of
the implant.