RADIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND KNOWLEDGE OF RETROGRADE PERI-IMPLANTITIS AMONG PAKISTANI DENTISTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Implant dentistry, Osseointegration, Peri-implant bone loss, Pakistani dentists
Abstract
Background: Radiographic assessment is vital in implant dentistry to evaluate osseointegration, detect peri-implant bone loss, and identify pathology such as retrograde peri-implantitis (RPI) (1,2). Radiographs play a critical role in determining implant prognosis and in postoperative follow-up (3).
Objective: To evaluate radiographic assessment practices and the level of knowledge among Pakistani dentists regarding the recognition of retrograde peri-implantitis.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 dental practitioners using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were applied, with p < 0.05 considered significant (4).
Results: Half of the respondents were aged 45–64 years, and 60% were male. Panoramic radiographs were the most commonly used imaging modality after implant placement (55%), followed by periapical radiographs (30%) and CBCT (15%). Significant associations were found between radiograph preference and clinician experience, age, and implant load (p < 0.05). Only 26% took radiographs at prosthesis delivery. Forty-seven percent correctly identified apical radiolucency as a sign of retrograde peri-implantitis (5).
Conclusion: The study highlights variable radiographic practices and limited awareness regarding retrograde peri-implantitis among dental practitioners. Training in evidence-based imaging protocols and early detection of peri-implant pathology is essential to improve outcomes (6).
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Hina Aslam
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Bhitai Dental and Medical College, Mirpurkhas, Pakistan
Nausheen Jawaid
Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bhitai Dental and Medical College, Mirpurkhas, Pakistan.
Muhammad Waqas
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Mohammad Wasay Latif
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
Zehra Iqtidar
Assitant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faryal Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Aisha Kousar
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Hamdard University Dental Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan