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As with periodontitis, peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis develop as a result of the accumulation of bacterial plaque. So, the treatment for these two implant diseases adopts the same princ

The key to preventing the appearance of peri-implant diseases (peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis) is the same as that for preventing gingivitis and periodontitis: good oral hygiene at home

The following FAQs provide answers to many common questions about dental implants and about peri-implant diseases. They cover the symptoms, causes, and risk factors of peri-implant diseases, th

The aim of the Oral Health and Pregnancy project, a collaboration between the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and Oral-B, is to promote women’s oral health during pregnancy through guide

Why oral health education for pregnant women is important During pregnancy, increased hormonal levels can affect the way that the body reacts to dental plaque and this can lead to swollen and bleed

Women's oral health during pregnancy Report by Prof Mariano Sanz and Dr Elena Figuero The main physiological and hormonal changes in a woman’s life take place during pregnancy – an

Women's oral health during pregnancy Report by Prof Mariano Sanz and Dr Elena Figuero The main physiological and hormonal changes in a woman’s life take place during pregnancy – an

Narrative review: Biological mechanisms between periodontal diseases and pregnancy Report by Dr Mervi Gürsoy and Prof Filippo Graziani Chronic periodontitis has been acknowledged a

Meta-analysis: Biological mechanisms between periodontal diseases and pregnancy Report by Dr Morena Petrini, Dr Mervi Gürsoy, Dr Stefano Gennai and Prof Filippo Graziani A systematic re

What is periodontitis? Periodontitis is a gum disease. It is a chronic inflammatory disease that is triggered by bacterial microorganisms and involves a severe chronic inflammation that causes the