Abstract:
Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the
relationship between peri-implant diseases and dental anxiety and
oral health-related quality of life.
Methods: In a total of 101 subjects (44 females, 57 males, mean
age 56.9 ± 12.1), 325 implants were examined using modified
plaque index, modified sulcus bleeding index, probing depth,
bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level, suppuration, and
keratinized mucosa width. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-
14) was used to measure the impact of oral health-related quality
of life. For the purpose of assessing the dental anxiety level,
Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) was performed. In addition to
dental implant measurements, the periodontal status of the
participants' natural teeth was assessed by the Community
Periodontal Index (CPI) of the World Health Organization.
Results: All created groups as peri-implantitis, peri-implant
mucositis, and peri-implant healthy were compatible with each
other in terms of gender, age, income level, smoking status, and
oral hygiene practices (p>0.05). A statistically significant
correlation was found indicating that the peri-implant condition
worsened as the education level decreased (p=0.033). There was
no statistically significant difference between study groups in terms
of DAS, OHIP-14, and CPI. There was a significant correlation
between the scores of DAS and OHIP-14 (p<0.001).
Conclusion: No relationship was found between peri-implant
diseases and dental anxiety and quality of life. It was determined
that as the anxiety levels of the participants increased, their quality
of life decreased.