Ö Gürlek1, P Gümüş1, N Buduneli1. 1. Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey.
Abstract
AIM: To comparatively evaluate peri-implant health status in smokers and non-smokers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 142 implants (74 implants in non-smokers, 68 in smokers) in 43 smoker or non-smoker systemically healthy patients were included in the study. Demographic and clinical periodontal data were recorded and analysed by chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS: Peri-implantitis and mucositis cases were significantly more frequent in the smokers than non-smokers (p = .001). Suppuration, bleeding and plaque scores around the implants were significantly higher in smokers than non-smokers (p = .001; p = .002; p < .0001, respectively). CONCLUSION: The present findings indicate that smokers have a higher risk of inflammatory peri-implant diseases. Therefore, more frequent recalls may be recommended in smokers with dental implants.
AIM: To comparatively evaluate peri-implant health status in smokers and non-smokers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 142 implants (74 implants in non-smokers, 68 in smokers) in 43 smoker or non-smoker systemically healthy patients were included in the study. Demographic and clinical periodontal data were recorded and analysed by chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS:Peri-implantitis and mucositis cases were significantly more frequent in the smokers than non-smokers (p = .001). Suppuration, bleeding and plaque scores around the implants were significantly higher in smokers than non-smokers (p = .001; p = .002; p < .0001, respectively). CONCLUSION: The present findings indicate that smokers have a higher risk of inflammatory peri-implant diseases. Therefore, more frequent recalls may be recommended in smokers with dental implants.