Gives patients a clear, side-by-side view of how peri-implantitis progresses so they understand why regular implant maintenance and professional cleanings are essential.

Introduce the patient to the concept of peri-implantitis. This disease is why it is imperative for the patient to come into the office for implant care and cleanings.

A cross-sectioned model showing peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis from early to advanced stage. The normal condition implant is shown on the left side. The crown of the left and middle implant is removable to show the subgingival condition (healthy and diseased). The mobile implant is at the moderate/advanced stage. An excellent model to explain that intervention in the earlier stage increases the possibility for full recovery.