Is Bone Grafting during Implant Placement a Protective Factor against the Development of Peri-implantitis? A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

This study aims to identify if the use of bone grafting at time of implant placement is a protective factor against the development of peri-implantitis. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center from 2006 to 2013. Physician encounter notes within three months of implant placement were used to gather data about patients ’ health status. Operative report notes were used to assess the use of bone grafting at time of implant placement. Implant status was assessed using dental encounter notes and radiographs from follow-up appointments at one, three, five and 10 years.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 1, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Peter Rekawek, Tamar Rogoszinski, Brian R. Carr, John F. Coburn, Sung-Kiang Chuang, Neeraj Panchal, Brian P. Ford Source Type: research