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Najla Alnaffaie1,2, Jana Khaddam2, Maha Alshareef1
1Graduate of General Dentistry Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Dental Hygiene
|December 7, 2025
Summary
Dentists in Makkah show moderate knowledge of dental implant maintenance. Expert dentists and generational differences influenced some practices, highlighting the need for ongoing education and experience in implant care.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Implantology
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
Background:
- Dental implants are the preferred treatment for missing teeth, leading to increased global demand.
- Effective implant maintenance is crucial for the long-term success of dental implants.
- Understanding dentists' knowledge and practices regarding implant maintenance is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess dentists' attitudes towards clinical assessment for implant maintenance.
- To evaluate radiographic protocols used in implant maintenance.
- To determine the overall knowledge of implant maintenance protocols among dentists in the Makkah region.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 183 dentists registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) in Makkah.
- An electronic questionnaire was used to collect data on clinical expertise and generational cohorts (B, X, Y, Z).
- Knowledge and clinical compliance were categorized as low, moderate, or high.
Main Results:
- Expert dentists showed significantly higher evaluation of keratinised tissue around implants compared to novice dentists (95.3% vs 82.9%).
- Significant generational differences were observed in the routine use of panoramic radiographs for implant examination (p=0.017).
- Overall, dentists in the Makkah region demonstrated moderate levels of knowledge and clinical compliance regarding implant maintenance.
Conclusions:
- Minor generational differences exist in specific implant maintenance protocols, with moderate overall knowledge and compliance.
- Clinical expertise and continuing education significantly impact implant maintenance practices.
- Generation is one factor influencing behavior, but cumulative experience is critical for optimal implant care.
