Awareness and Evaluation of Role of Periodontal Structures in Relation to Perimplant Health among Dental Professionals- A Questionnaire Study

Abstract

Introduction: A basic awareness of the peri implant health is expected in the Dentists as the implants are being commonly placed. Hence in the present study we evaluated the role of the periodontal structures in relation to the peri implant health among the dentists. Material and Methods: A prospective, web-based, cross-sectional study was done among 100 dentists by a questionnaire using Google forms. The awareness was assessed about the periodontal structures for the periimplant health. Appropriate statistical tools were used to calculate the significance. Results: Almost half of the participants were interns. Nearly 92% had moderate knowledge about peri-implant diseases. Good knowledge was seen among the specialists. With the experience the greater knowledge and awarenss was seen. Conclusion: The knowledge of the Dentists for the peri-implantitis diseases was moderate. Experienced dentists’ have a higher awareness of the periodontal structures on the peri-implant health.