Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Higher Peri-Implantitis Risk Despite Comparable Implant Survival Rates: Study
USA: A recent longitudinal retrospective study evaluated the influence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on peri-implant diseases, shedding light on the implications for dental implant survival and associated complications in patients with the condition.
The findings, published in the Journal of Periodontology, revealed that patients with rheumatoid arthritis were at a greater risk of developing peri-implantitis (PI) compared to healthy individuals. Despite this, both groups demonstrated a 96% implant survival rate and comparable levels of marginal bone loss. Over five years, the study, which analyzed clinical and radiographic data, observed significantly elevated rates of PI in the RA group. In contrast, the non-RA group exhibited a higher prevalence of peri-implant mucositis.
Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting joints, has been linked to systemic inflammation, potentially impacting oral health. With the increasing prevalence of dental implants as a solution for tooth loss, understanding how RA may influence implant outcomes is critical for improving patient care. Considering this, Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, and colleagues sought to examine the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on the occurrence of peri-implantitis and peri-implant mucositis (PIM).
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