Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Peri-implantitis affects both soft and hard tissue and is characterized with progressive loss of alveolar bone. There is growing interest for researchers to investigate the peri-implant diseases including both peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis because of increasing high prevalence. The present study was conducted to assess cases of peri- implantitis in study population. Materials & Methods: 180 patients of both gender who received dental implants in last 5 years were enrolled. The assessment of probing pocket depths (PPD) and bleeding on probing (BOP) was done. PPD were ascertained at six sites. Risk factors were also noted. Results: Out of 180, males were 100 and females were 80. Out of 180 teeth, 60 (33.3%) had peri- implantitis. Common risk factors were smoking in 8, diabetes mellitus in 10, chronic periodontitis in 38 and bruxism in 4 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common risk factors for peri- implantitis was smoking, diabetes mellitus, chronic periodontitis and bruxism.