Efficacy of oral irrigators compared to other interdental aids for managing peri-implant diseases: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Peri-implant diseases (peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis) are inflammatory conditions that affect the peri-implant tissues and are induced by microbial biofilms (dental plaque) formed around the implant. Removal of biofilm is the fundamental step in managing peri-implant diseases. Interdental cleaning aids such as interdental brush, unitufted brush, or oral irrigation along with regular toothbrushing are recommended for effective plaque control around implants. The present systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of home use of oral irrigators compared to other plaque control methods for managing peri-implant diseases.

Method

This systematic review has been prepared using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protoco

SUBMITTER: Gandhi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11779913 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature