Dental Practitioners’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Peri-Implantitis
Author Information
Author(s): Zakaria Osama, Tabassum Afsheen, Attia Dina, Alshehri Turki, Alanazi Danya A., Alshehri Jana, Alshehri Sami, Chopra Aditi, Madi Marwa
Primary Institution: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge and attitude about the etiology, diagnosis, and management of peri-implantitis among dental practitioners?
Conclusion
Dentists in Saudi Arabia have a strong understanding of peri-implantitis etiology and risk factors, but there is significant variation in antibiotic selection and usage patterns.
Supporting Evidence
- 85.5% of dentists identified bacterial plaque as an etiologic factor for peri-implant diseases.
- 88.1% recognized smoking as a risk factor for peri-implant disease development.
- 63% considered implant mobility as a definitive indication for implant removal.
Takeaway
This study shows that many dentists know what causes peri-implantitis, but they don't all agree on how to treat it.
Methodology
An online cross-sectional study using a closed-ended survey of 28 questions distributed to dentists in Saudi Arabia.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce response bias or social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to all dentists in Saudi Arabia as data were collected only from the Eastern province.
Participant Demographics
52.8% male, 81.2% with a bachelor's degree, 36.6% working in dental colleges.
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