The effect of brushing discomfort on peri-implant health in sites exhibiting inadequate keratinized mucosa width: A cross-sectional study.
Jeniffer PerussoloFlávia MatarazzoDebora Reis DiasRicardo Puziol de OliveiraMauricio G AraújoPublished in: Clinical oral implants research (2022)
The findings of the present study suggest that although BD around implants exhibiting KM <2 mm did not influence tissue inflammation, it could represent a symptom of peri-implant diseases. Further clinical trials assessing the long-term effect of BD must be considered to better ascertain its effects on peri-implant health.