If a client receives a dental implant and continues to exhibit inadequate oral biofilm control, he or she may be at risk for which one of the following diseases that would jeopardize the implant?

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Clients may lose dental implants because of bacterial plaque-related peri-implantitis. Dental implants are more susceptible to inflammation and infection (peri-implantitis), which advances more quickly and deeply than around natural teeth. Implant gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva around the implant.

If a Client Receives a Dental Implant and Continues to Exhibit