Implant Care
Peri-implantitis treatment
Treatment for inflammation and bone loss around dental implants in Sherman Oaks. Caught early, an affected implant can often be treated and kept.
What it treats
Peri-implantitis is an infection of the gum and bone around an implant, similar to gum disease around a natural tooth. If it progresses, the implant can loosen and fail.
It often begins as peri-implant mucositis, inflammation limited to the gums, which can be reversed. Once bone is affected, treatment aims to stop the infection and, where possible, regenerate the lost bone.
Signs to have your implant checked
Periodontist & Dental Implantologist
Specialist Care
Care for failing implants
Saving an implant depends on cleaning its surface thoroughly and rebuilding the bone around it.
As a periodontist and dental implantologist, Dr. Hanookai evaluates implants regardless of where they were placed. She spent ten years as faculty in USC’s Department of Periodontics.
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Treatment Options
Treating the cause
Treatment depends on how much bone has been lost around the implant.
Deep implant cleaning
The implant surface and surrounding pocket are cleaned to remove bacteria.
Early stage
Laser treatment
A laser is used to decontaminate the implant surface and treat inflamed tissue.
Soft tissue
Regenerative treatment
Bone graft material is placed around the implant to rebuild lost support.
Bone loss
Implant maintenance
Regular implant cleanings and checks keep the tissue healthy after treatment.
Ongoing
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What to Expect
From diagnosis to maintenance
Examination
Pocket depths around the implant are measured and radiographs show the bone level.
Diagnosis
Dr. Hanookai determines whether the inflammation is limited to the gums or has reached the bone.
Treatment
The implant is cleaned and, where bone has been lost, regenerative treatment is planned.
Maintenance
Implant checks and cleanings are scheduled to monitor the result.
For Referring Dentists
Refer patients with bleeding, bone loss or exposed threads around an implant for evaluation and treatment.
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Questions
Common questions
Have a question about an implant? Call the office at (818) 788-8787.
The short answer
Peri-implantitis is an infection of the gum and bone around a dental implant, similar to gum disease around a natural tooth, and if it progresses the implant can loosen and fail. It often begins as peri-implant mucositis, inflammation limited to the gums, which can be reversed. Once bone is affected, treatment aims to stop the infection and, where possible, regenerate the lost bone, and caught early an affected implant can often be treated and kept.