Tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more recently peri-implant disease are the most common oral diseases. Periodontal and peri-implant diseases are widespread oral health conditions that affect a significant portion of the population and have systemic ramifications.1
The data collected from the 2009 and 2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycle was derived from 3742 adults of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 30 years and older with 1 or more natural teeth.2 More than 47% of the sample, representing 64.7 million adults, had periodontitis, distributed as mild (8.7%), moderate (30.0%), and severe (8.5%). Demographically, by 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 and older and will have become one of the largest population groups—up to 23% of the population—by 2060.3 For adults aged 65 years and older, 64% had either moderate or severe periodontitis.2
Many patients are choosing to replace the loss of teeth due to...
