Peri‐Implantitis Prevalence and Risk Indicators in Patients Seen at Periodontal Units in Malaysia: A Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study
By Mohamad Adib Jaafar, Norhayati Abas, Khamiza Zainol Abidin, Normah Yacob, Norul Nurdiyana Nordin, Izni Iwani Majid, Zuhrah Mohd Sood, Lau Guat Syin, Heng Wei Chei, Tan Wan Jiun, Rasidah Ayob
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Why it matters for dental
Peri-implantitis prevalence data from Malaysian periodontal clinics gives U.S. and international specialists a benchmark to counsel patients on long-term implant maintenance and to adjust recall protocols.
Key points
- Cross-sectional study of patients attending periodontal specialty units in Malaysia, published in Clinical Oral Implants Research.
- Focuses on prevalence and risk indicators for peri-implantitis, a leading cause of late implant failure.
- Provides real-world clinical numbers that specialists and referring general dentists can use to calibrate patient expectations and hygiene programs.
- Results are relevant to implant surgeons, periodontists, and any practice placing or maintaining dental implants.
Who should care
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