What every dental practitioner should know about how to examine patients with dental implants

Barrak, Fadi; Caga, Daniel; Crean, St John

doi:10.1038/s41415-023-5574-6

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“…This may reflect the lack of confidence in how to examine an implant correctly. 22 Furthermore, 77% responded that they will refer patients if they suspect PI, while 23% would not. A total of 85% of the participants responded that they did not have any undergraduate training on PI.…”

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Awareness of peri-implantitis among general dental practitioners in the UK: a questionnaire study

Thomas,

Barrak

2024

Br Dent J

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Introduction Dental implants are a predictable prosthetic option for replacement of missing teeth with good survival rates. Peri-implant diseases are the main reason for implant failure by causing bone loss around the implant leading to implant loss. General dental practitioners see patients with dental implants routinely and therefore, awareness of risk factors for peri-implant disease and early diagnosis is essential for appropriate management. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness of general dental practitioners in diagnosing peri-implantitis, with a view to identify any potential training needs.Design, setting, materials and methods A quantitative study method was designed using an online questionnaire sent to closed social media groups in the UK. The significance level was taken as p <0.05. The chi-squared tests and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used with IBM SPSS software. Descriptive statistical analysis of data was also done.Results and conclusion A total of 224 responses were received. The results show that there is lack of awareness of diagnostic criteria of peri-implantitis among general dental practitioners. However, majority of practitioners are aware of the legal implications of failing to diagnose this condition. There is a perceived need for more undergraduate training in diagnosing peri-implant diseases.

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Awareness of peri-implantitis among general dental practitioners in the UK: a questionnaire study

Thomas,

Barrak

2024

Br Dent J

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A scoping review of patient safety checklists in dentistry

Zouaidi,

Miner,

Walji

et al. 2024

Clin Oral Invest

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The hygienist’s role in the management of the implant patient in primary care

Reading,

Knowles,

Towns

2024

Prim Dent J

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The scope of practice for dental hygienists includes the care of implants and peri-implant tissues. Hygienists in primary care settings must therefore be competent and confident in assessing, managing, and treating implant restorations and their peri-implant health. Dental hygienists also play a key role in the education of patients on oral health as part of their daily practice, a recognised and valued aspect of their clinical care responsibilities. Dental hygienists and therapists therefore have a pivotal role as adjunct support in a patient’s implant journey where they can offer essential support throughout their treatment period and can provide guidance and education at regular intervals. Using current guidelines, dental hygienists and therapists can create and implement practice protocols to help deliver the necessary clinical care during pre-implant, peri-implant, and post-implant phases of care. This article discusses the processes required to achieve a healthy implant patient, how the dental team can support the patient, and how clinicians can work together to achieve the best possible clinical outcome. This article will explore current evidence-based guidance and how to implement guidance in a practice setting, with protocols for all members of the dental team, with the final goal of a dentally healthy, motivated patient.

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What every dental practitioner should know about how to examine patients with dental implants

Cited by 5 publications

References 30 publications

Awareness of peri-implantitis among general dental practitioners in the UK: a questionnaire study

Awareness of peri-implantitis among general dental practitioners in the UK: a questionnaire study

A scoping review of patient safety checklists in dentistry

The hygienist’s role in the management of the implant patient in primary care

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