Incidence of Peri-implantitis and oral health related quality of life in patients rehabilitated with implants: A retrospective Study

Background: Peri-implantitits, periodontal disease and bone loss are main complications of dental implant treatment that can impact the quality of life . Aim: This study aimed to determine incidence of Peri-implantitis and oral health related quality of life in patients rehabilitated with Implants by means of a shortened 14-item questionnaire of Oral Health Impact Profile Index (OHIP-14). Materials and Methods: Sixty number of patients was included in this study who were diagnosed with peri implantitis. The participants were assessed on the basis of response received in Oral Health Impact Profile Index(OHIP-14) questionnaire. OHIP-14 is a Likert-type questionnaire that uses a 5- point rating scale (0 = never, 1 = rarely, 2 = sometimes, 3 = frequently and 4 = very often). Results: A statistically significant correlation was noted between the Functional limitation domain with the psychological limitation and social limitation (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, it was observed that quality of life has been compromised due to peri implantitis. Results also indicated that patients should take action to improve their oral health. Further longitudinal studies are needed to support our results and should include control groups that use conventional removable dentures.