What condition in a patient may make it necessary to consult a periodontist due to peri-implant disease?

Consulting a periodontist due to peri-implant disease is particularly necessary when a patient has systemic health issues. Systemic health conditions, such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or other chronic illnesses, can significantly impact the body’s ability to heal and respond to infections. This is especially relevant in the context of peri-implant disease, which involves inflammation and infection around dental implants. Patients with compromised systemic health are at a higher risk for developing complications, as their immune response may be weakened, leading to increased vulnerability to infections around implants.

In contrast, having healthy gums, discomfort from braces, or receiving regular tooth cleanings does not typically warrant a consultation with a periodontist specifically for peri-implant disease. Healthy gums indicate a lack of periodontal issues, while discomfort from braces is more related to orthodontic treatment rather than implant health. Regular tooth cleanings are part of routine dental care and do not necessarily indicate a need for a specialist unless there are underlying health complications or signs of disease.