patients' illness perception of peri-implant diseases. a cross-sectional study

Conditions: Peri-implant Mucositis; Perception; Survey; Questionnaires; Peri-Implantitis

Summary: despite extensive research on periodontitis, little attention has been given to the symptoms and perception of peri-implant diseases and their impact on oral health-related quality of life. the study aims to assess patient perception of these diseases and their impact on quality of life through a cross-sectional observational study. patients will be recruited from the unit of periodontics at "le scotte" university hospital and will undergo diagnosis followed by questionnaire assessments. no follow-up visits are planned, and validated questionnaires will be administered to evaluate perception and impact on quality of life. study procedures will include recording biometric peri-implant parameters and administering questionnaires such as the brief illness perception questionnaire (bipq) and oral health impact profile-14 (ohip-14).

peri-implant diseases are inflammatory processes, influenced by biofilm, affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding dental implants. they encompass two main conditions: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. while professional biofilm removal, coupled with plaque control, is considered the gold standard treatment, its efficacy is limited. therefore, enhancing prevention and early diagnosis strategies for peri-implant complications is crucial. despite extensive research on patient perception of periodontitis symptoms, little attention has been given to the symptoms and perception of peri-implant diseases and their impact on oral health-related quality of life. this observational study aims to assess patient perception of peri-implant diseases and their impact on oral health-related quality of life (ohrqol). the study is a cross-sectional observational study. patients will be recruited from the unit of periodontics, department of medical biotechnologies, at "le scotte" university hospital. following diagnosis of peri-implant disease, patients meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria specified in the protocol will be included. given the study's cross-sectional nature, no follow-up visits are planned. validated questionnaires regarding the perception and impact on the quality of life of peri-implant diseases will be administered. study procedures will include recording biometric parameters extracted from a complete periodontal examination and administering questionnaires on the perception and impact on the quality of life of peri-implant diseases: brief illness perception questionnaire (bipq) and oral health impact profile-14 (ohip-14).

Eligibility criteria:
inclusion criteria: * age between 18 and 70 years old; * presence of at least one dental implant; * presence of bleeding and/or suppuration upon probing of the peri-implant mucosa; * ability and willingness to provide written consent for participation in the study. exclusion criteria: * pregnancy or breastfeeding status; * patients unable to communicate in italian or english; * inability to perform proper oral hygiene maneuvers; * inability or unwillingness to provide written consent for participation in the study.