Prevalence of peri-implant disease in Germany: results of the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6).

Key Points

• To assess the prevalence of peri-implant diseases among participants with dental implants in Germany.
• Analysis of data from the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6)
• Evaluation of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis through clinically defined probing
• Comparison of prevalence in different age groups.
• Peri-implant mucositis was frequently observed among implant recipients.
• Clinically defined peri-implantitis was rare in both examined age groups.
• Higher odds of developing peri-implant disease associated with severe periodontitis (stage III/IV).