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Article Category: Letter
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Online Publication Date: 13 Mar 2025

Open Flap Debridement Protocol as a Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A 3-Year Follow-up Case Series

DDS, MSc,
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DDS, MSc, PhD,
DDS, MSc, PhD,
DDS, MSc, PhD,
DDS, MSc, PhD,
DDS, MSc, PhD, and
DDS, MSc, PhD
Page Range: 80 – 85
DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-24-00093
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Clinical view of the initial aspect of the region with peri-implantitis.

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Radiographic view of implants with peri-implantitis.

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Opening a mucoperiosteal flap to access the region and provide the decontamination of the area.

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(a) Exposure of granulation tissue and implant threads. (b) Aspect after granulation tissue removal.

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Debridement of implants with Teflon curettes (Implacare, Hu-Friedy).

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Use of a sodium bicarbonate-based abrasive air powder jet (JetFlex I, Dentflex).

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Polishing of implants with a rubber cup and polishing paste.

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Irrigation with chlorhexidine 2%.

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Repositioned tissues and suture made.

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Clinical view of the region after suture removal.

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Radiographic view of the region after 3 years of surgical treatment.

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Clinical view of the treated region after 3 years of treatment.

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