International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Supplement/2025

The consensus papers from the AO/AAP Consensus on Prevention and Management of Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions were published across multiple journals, and all articles listed in this TOC link to their respective journal sites.

As the number of placed implants increases exponentially worldwide, the prevalence of peri-implant diseases, namely mucositis and peri-implantitis, is also in an ascending trajectory. Focusing on prevention and identifying and decreasing risk factors are important aspects of managing the epidemic of peri-implant diseases. However, many clinicians are faced with patients who already have signs of inflammatory disease in varying degrees of severity. Treatment of peri-implant mucositis involves addressing the etiologic factors causing local inflammation, as well as improving self-performed oral hygiene and enrolling the patient in a personalized maintenance program. On the other hand, managing peri-implantitis can be very challenging. Peri-implantitis therapy may involve nonsurgical, nonreconstructive, reconstructive, and—in some instances—explantation procedures. The aim of this report is to provide clinical recommendations and reference flowcharts to manage peri-implant diseases and related complications on the basis of expert opinions and the scientific evidence discussed at the 2024 AO/AAP Consensus on Prevention and Management of Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions.