Introduction: Although implant placement and maintenance is a multi-disciplinary approach but the role of the periodontist is critical to the successful maintenance and monitoring of dental implants. Long term success of dental implants depends on health of periimplant hard and soft tissues. Early diagnosis and management of periimplant disease is utmost important to prevent failure of implants. This article describes the importance of maintenance therapy in the prevention of failure of the supporting tissue of implants and the role of a periodontist in undertaking safe implant maintenance therapy. Methods: A research to provide evidences supporting the feasibility of various implant care methods was carried out using various online and published resources. Conclusion: Implants are more susceptible to inflammation and bone loss and the key factors for the long term success of oral implants is the maintenance of healthy tissues around them. Therefore, a tight recall schedule and comprehensive maintenance protocol needs to be followed to ensure long term success. 

Keywords: Peri-Implantitis; Peri-Implant Mucositis; Implant Maintenance.