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Evaluation of Risk Factors of Peri-Implant Disease Using a New Manual Risk Assessment Model: A Clinical study
Mahima Jain1, Mohd Shafiq Bin Shaffa'ee1, Ashita Uppoor2
1Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-575001, India.
International Journal of Dentistry
|October 17, 2022
Summary
A new risk assessment model helps detect peri-implant diseases early. Identifying risk factors can improve dental implant survival rates and prevent complications like peri-implantitis.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Dental implants offer high predictability but face risks like peri-implant diseases (mucositis and peri-implantitis) within 5 years.
- These conditions can lead to crestal bone loss and implant failure.
- Early detection and management of risk factors are crucial for implant survival.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate risk factors associated with peri-implant diseases.
- To correlate these risk factors with disease prevalence using a formulated risk assessment model.
Main Methods:
- A risk assessment model was developed based on existing literature.
- A pilot study using complete sampling assessed 13 subjects with 21 dental implants loaded for one year.
- Statistical analysis included tests of proportion and chi-square test.
Main Results:
- Out of 21 implants, 15 were low risk and 6 were moderate risk for peri-implant disease.
- Moderate risk implants showed a higher prevalence of peri-implantitis (75%) compared to low risk implants (25%).
- This difference was statistically significant (p=0.022).
Conclusions:
- The developed risk assessment tool aids in early detection of peri-implant disease.
- Identifying and managing risk factors can significantly enhance dental implant success rates.
