Does COVID-19 Affect Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases?

J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2020;30(1):1-2. doi: 10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.2020034882.

Abstract

COVID-19 has imposed tremendous burden on the healthcare systems and healthcare professionals worldwide. As periodontitis and peri-implantitis are chronic diseases, regular recall visits play a critical role in management of these conditions; however, the current situation may stop patients from attending their regular maintenance. Therefore, it may be necessary to reconsider and revise the treatment protocols.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • Comorbidity
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Pandemics*
  • Peri-Implantitis / epidemiology*
  • Periodontitis / epidemiology*
  • SARS-CoV-2*

Substances

  • Dental Implants