Andreas Stavropoulos
Andreas Stavropoulos, DMD, Prof, dr. odont., PhD, did his postgraduate training in periodontology and implant dentistry (1996-1999) at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he also received his PhD (2002) and dr. odont. degree (2011). He is a Professor of Periodontology in the Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Sweden, and also a registered specialist in periodontology in Sweden. He has published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed journals, sits on the editorial board of several esteemed dental journals and is the editor-in-chief of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
Articles
Feature Article
Prevention and treatment of peri-implantitis is challenging and there is no "gold standard" treatment that provides predictable positive results comparable to those after treatment of periodontitis. Thus, once peri-implantitis is diagnosed, it is recommended to follow a strict treatment concept, including: 1) reduction of local and systemic risk factors, 2) fast initiation of non-surgical treatment, 3) early evaluation of non-surgical treatment and, 4) if unsuccessful, fast transition to the surgical treatment phase, provided that the patient is compliant, 5) treatment should always be followed by stringent supportive peri-implant care with an individualized interval, and 6) if needed, correction of peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies should be considered. In the current article, this concept is presented along with several clinical examples, including an overview of current scientific knowledge.