Causes of Food lodgement around implants and implant-supported dentures

What is it about?

Food impaction is a common problem after implant placement. Food impaction is an important cause for the development of inflammation around the soft tissue of the implant. The presence of inflammation around the soft tissue of the implants can cause mobility of implant, and failure of implant treatment. Therefore it is important for clinicians and patients to understand the etiology and causes of food impaction around implants.

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Why is it important?

Food impaction is major cause of bleeding, mobility and bone loss around the implant. Food impaction around the implant can result in implant failure.