In short
- Warning signs: bleeding, swelling, pus, bad taste, a loose bridge.
- Risk factors: smoking, past gum disease, poor cleaning, missed check-ups.1
Prevention and treatment
Consensus / guideline
The EFP S3 clinical guideline on peri-implant diseases centres prevention on oral hygiene, regular supportive care and managing risk factors such as smoking. 1
In prospective TiUnite® studies that reported it, 5.2% of patients had peri-implantitis over about four years.2 Definitions vary between studies, so numbers are hard to compare.
See your dentist promptly if your implant gum bleeds or swells.
Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review
Sources
- Consensus / guidelineHerrera D et al. Prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases — EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline — J Clin Periodontol, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Systematic reviewKarl M, Albrektsson T. Clinical performance of implants with a moderately rough (TiUnite) surface: meta-analysis of prospective studies. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2017 — Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants, 2017. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
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