Abstract: Peri-implantitis, an inflammatory disease affecting tissues around dental implants, has raised concerns about dentist-related factors contributing to its development.
This presentation investigates the prevalence of periimplantitis, its historical emergence, and its potential association with the increasing use of dental implants and the increase in the number of dental implant users. Peri-implantitis is defined as inflammation around an implant leading to bone loss.
First described in 1987, its prevalence varies across studies, with estimates around 19.53% at the patient level. Notably, recent data suggests a possible association between the growing number of implant placements and an increase in peri-implantitis cases compared to earlier reports. While peri-implantitis can occur, further investigation is needed to determine the extent to which dentist-related factors contribute versus patient susceptibility and other risk factors.
This presentation highlights the importance of proper implant placement techniques, rigorous maintenance protocols, and patient education to minimize the risk of peri-implantitis.
Objectives: 1. Prevalence of Peri-Implantitis: The presentation will discuss the prevalence of peri-implantitis, an inflammatory disease affecting tissues around dental implants, which is estimated to be around 19.53% at the patient level.
2. Potential Link to Increased Implant Use: The presentation will explore a possible association between the growing number of dental implant placements and a rise in peri-implantitis cases compared to earlier reports.
3. Focus on Minimizing Risk: The presentation will emphasize the importance of proper implant placement techniques, strict maintenance protocols, and patient education to reduce the risk of peri-implantitis.