NCT06383351

Patients' Illness Perception of Peri-implant Diseases. A Cross-sectional Study

Perception and Impact on Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Peri-implant Diseases. A Cross-sectional Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 148 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Siena · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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).

Detailed description

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).

Conditions

• Peri-implant Mucositis
• Perception
• Survey
• Questionnaires
• Peri-Implantitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Questionnaire	Two sets of questionnaires will be administered to patients: * Questionnaire about their perception of peri-implant disease (Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire; 9 questions, answers will be registered on a scale of 0 to 10); * Oral Health Impact Profile 14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-16
• Primary completion: 2024-06-27
• Completion: 2024-06-27
• First posted: 2024-04-25
• Last updated: 2025-09-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Italy