Kristina Bertl
Kristina Bertl, DMD, PhD, MBA, MSc, graduated in dentistry in 2010 and continued with a postgraduate education (MSc in Periodontology; 2012), was awarded a PhD degree (2015) and docent status (2014), completed an MBA degree in healthcare management (2018), is a recognized specialist in periodontology in Sweden (2021), and has published about 80 papers in international peer-reviewed journals to date.
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.