Table 5 AKUT-protocol by Lang et al.[93]
From: Definition, etiology, prevention and treatment of peri-implantitis – a review
Stage | Result | Therapy |
|---|---|---|
Pocket depth (PD) < 3 mm, no plaque or bleeding | No therapy | |
A | PD < 3 mm, plaque and/or bleeding on probing | Mechanically cleaning, polishing, oral hygienic instructions |
B | PD 4-5 mm, radiologically no bone loss | Mechanically cleaning, polishing, oral hygienic instructions plus local antiinfective therapy (e.g. CHX) |
C | PD > 5 mm, radiologically bone loss < 2 mm | Mechanically cleaning, polishing, microbiological test, local and systemic antiinfective therapy |
D | PD > 5 mm, radiologically bone loss > 2 mm | Resective or regenerative surgery |