Bacterial Colonization Around the Micro-Gap?
Last Updated: Dec 25, 2006
Dr. H. asks:
Recently I have been hearing a great deal about the problem of bacteria
colonizing around the micro-gap between the dental implant fixture and the
abutment. I have heard that this micro-gap and bacterial colonization
can produce bone loss.
Is this a real problem to be concerned with? If so, what are the best ways to prevent this? Is it simply an an issue related to a specific dental implant design? Thanks.
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