The depth of the implant mucosal tunnel modifies the development and resolution of experimental peri-implant mucositis: A case-control study.

The depth of the mucosal tunnel modifies the resolution of experimental peri-implant mucositis at transmucosal implants. This observation raises important questions on the effectiveness of self-performed oral hygiene in cases where implants are placed deeper and the ability to resolve mucositis and effectively prevent peri-implantitis in such situations.