The oral microbiome of implant-abutment screw holes compared with the peri-implant sulcus and natural supragingival plaque in healthy individuals.
Min Kee SonYuri SongYeuni YuSi Yeong KimJung-Bo HuhEun-Bin BaeWon-Tak ChoHee-Sam NaJin ChungPublished in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2023)
The bacterial composition of the biofilm collected from the implant-abutment screw hole exhibited significant differences compared to the supra-structure of the implant. Therefore, long-term monitoring and management of not only the peri-implant tissue but also the implant screw are necessary.