Assessment of Implant Take Up in Patients Suffering from Diabetic Mellitus: An Original Research

To evaluate, throughout a 12-month follow-up, the success rate of dental implants in patients with diabetes versus non-diabetic patients.

A prospective study was carried out on 100 patients, 50 of whom had diabetes and the other 50 did not. Patients with diabetes had verified type 2 diabetes, as indicated by HbA1c values ≤8%. Every patient received normal dental implants, and they were all checked on every 3, 6, and 12 months. The implant success rate, frequency of peri-implantitis, marginal bone loss, and patient satisfaction were the main outcomes.

Individuals with diabetes had an implant success rate of 85%, which was considerably lower than that of non-diabetic individuals (95%; P = 0.04). Patients with diabetes had higher rates of peri-implantitis (10% vs. 4%, P = .03) and more marginal bone loss (1.5 mm vs. 0.8 mm, P < .01) in their cases. On a 5-point scale, diabetic patients' satisfaction was somewhat lower (4.2 vs. 4.6, P = .05).

Compared to non-diabetic patients, diabetic individuals had a worse implant success rate, a higher incidence of peri-implantitis, and greater marginal bone loss. There are still many obstacles; however, patient satisfaction remains high. Improving the results of dental implant treatments for diabetic individuals requires optimal glycemic control and customised management approaches.