Dental implants in patients with controlled periodontal disease: a 15 and 25 years follow-up cases
The maintenance and success of long-term implants in patients with previous periodontal disease can be complex and depend on several factors. This study present the cases of two non-smoking periodontal patients, with periodical systemic health and average age of 40 years, treated and indicated for dental implants. The classification of periodontal disease in both patients was generalized aggressive periodontitis. After the treatment through basic periodontal therapy and an adequate periodic maintenance of five years, implants were indicated in the regions of tooth loss.