<![CDATA[Patient-reported outcomes about peri-implantitis are lacking among the Asian population, impacting decision-making in dental implant therapy. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of peri-implantitis among Malaysian adults, and its impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Methods: Randomly selected 105 participants (adults aged 18 and above) having 265 implants were examined and diagnosed as with or without peri-implantitis (PI). Clinical examinations, including peri-implant probing depth, bleeding, and suppuration on probing with radiographic bone loss, were used to determine peri-implant status. OHRQoL of all participants were recorded using the short version of the Malaysian Oral Health Impact Profile [S-OHIP(M)] and reported as prevalence and severity of impact scores. Results: Prevalence of PI was 20.95% (95%CI 13.17-28.74) at the patient level and 11.7% (95%CI 7.83-15.57) at the implant level. Participants with PI had significantly greater percentages (p < 0.05) reporting impacts ‘fairly often’ or ‘very often’ in the dimensions ‘functional limitation’ and ‘handicap’ with their respective sub-items ‘difficulty chewing’ and ‘spending money.’ Both groups showed no significant difference in impact severity across items and domains. Although total S-OHIP(M) scores were higher in the PI group, the difference was not significant (p = 0.105). Conclusion: Peri-implantitis is relatively prevalent at 20%, but its impact on OHRQoL is minimal.]]>
