Healthy Peri-Implant Mucosa — ORE Part 1 MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Pale pink
The correct answer is B. Healthy peri-implant mucosa is clinically non-inflamed and is usually pale pink in appearance. The absence of bleeding on gentle probing, swelling and suppuration supports peri-implant health. SDCEP identifies redness, swelling, bleeding on gentle probing and suppuration as clinical signs of peri-implant mucositis, so bright red mucosa is inconsistent with health. Blue-purple discoloration may reflect venous congestion, bruising or show-through from underlying materials, rather than the normal healthy appearance. Chalky white mucosa may occur with blanching, keratosis or trauma, while dark brown pigmentation is not the expected general appearance and would depend on individual physiological pigmentation. The stem asks for the typical colour in a healthy site; therefore pale pink is the single best answer.
Reference: Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme. Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care, 2nd edition, sections 8.3.1 and 8.5, 2025. https://www.periodontalcare.sdcep.org.uk/media/vjgfn5ak/sdcep-prevention-and-treatment-of-periodontal-diseases-in-primary-care-2nd-edition-nov-2025.pdf