Tooth loss among adults is associated with progressive periodontitis. Implant prosthetic treatment has long been utilized in\nperiodontal patients. Even when the implants are applied, ongoing management of periodontal disease and control of\ninflammation is necessary to maintain a healthy oral cavity. Lack of appropriate periodontal treatment can result in recurrence\nof periodontal disease during a maintenance period; loss of the supportive capacity of the periodontal tissues will increase the\nsusceptibility of residual teeth to traumatic force. For this reason, it is worthwhile to improve oral function by applying implants\nas a fixed device. Here, we report that implant treatment in a patient with generalized severe chronic periodontitis helped\nmaintain the periodontal and peri-implant tissue for a long term. We propose that initial periodontal treatment and ongoing\nsupportive therapy can help maintain implants in patients with severe periodontitis. In addition, we reviewed case reports in the\nEnglish literature so far.
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