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A Retrospective Analysis of Biological Complications of Dental Implants.

Authors :: Atieh MA
Almutairi Z
Amir-Rad F
Koleilat M
Tawse-Smith A
Ma S
Lin L
Alsabeeha NHM
Source :: International journal of dentistry [Int J Dent] 2022 Aug 12; Vol. 2022, pp. 1545748. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 12 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients aged ≥18 years and having dental implants placed at Dubai Health Authority in 2010. Relevant information related to systemic-, patient-, implant-, site-, surgical- and prosthesis-related factors were collected. The strength of association between the prevalence of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis and each variable was measured by chi-square analysis. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify possible risk factors.<br />Results: A total of 162 patients with 301 implant-supported restorations were included in the study. The age of the patients ranged between 19 and 72 with a mean age of 46.4 ± 11.7 years. The prevalence of peri-implant mucositis at the patient and implant levels were 44.4% and 38.2%, respectively. For peri-implantitis, the prevalence at the patient level was 5.6%, while the prevalence at the implant level was 4.0%. The binary logistic regression identified three risk factors (smoking habits, histories of treated periodontitis and lack of peri-implant maintenance) for peri-implantitis.<br />Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, smoking habits, history of treated periodontitis and lack of peri-implant maintenance were significant risk factors for peri-implantitis. Early detection of these factors would ensure appropriate planning and care of patients at high risk of developing peri-implant diseases.<br />Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest related to this review.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Momen A. Atieh et al.)