Impact of Periodontitis Grading on Peri-Implant Clinical and Bone Health: A 60-Month Prospective Study

Overview

This prospective cohort study evaluated the effect of periodontitis grading on peri-implant clinical and radiographic outcomes over a 60-month follow-up. Fifty-five partially edentulous patients were classified into three groups according to periodontal status: generalized aggressive periodontitis (Grade C), generalized chronic periodontitis (Grade B), and no history of periodontitis. A total of 92 implants (tissue- or bone-level) were placed and restored with single crowns, followed by biannual supportive periodontal therapy. Peri-implant clinical parameters (probing depth, clinical attachment level, plaque index, and bleeding on probing), marginal bone level changes, peri-implantitis incidence, and implant survival were assessed up to 60 months after prosthetic loading. The objective was to determine whether periodontal history and grading influence long-term peri-implant outcomes under maintenance therapy.

This prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the long-term influence of a history of periodontitis on peri-implant clinical and radiographic outcomes in partially edentulous patients. Patients were classified according to their periodontal status into three groups: generalized aggressive periodontitis (currently classified as Grade C periodontitis), generalized chronic periodontitis (Grade B periodontitis), and individuals without a history of periodontitis. A total of 55 patients received 92 dental implants, either tissue-level or bone-level, placed in healed sites and restored with single screw-retained crowns. All patients were enrolled in a structured supportive periodontal therapy program and were followed for 60 months after prosthetic loading. Peri-implant and periodontal health were assessed longitudinally using clinical parameters (probing depth, clinical attachment levels, plaque accumulation, and bleeding on probing) as well as radiographic evaluation of marginal bone level changes. Assessments were performed at multiple time points throughout follow-up to monitor tissue stability and disease occurrence. The primary aim of the study was to compare peri-implant outcomes among patients with different periodontal backgrounds and to determine whether a history and severity of periodontitis influence long-term implant success and disease incidence under strict maintenance conditions. Secondary outcomes included evaluation of marginal bone remodeling, incidence of peri-implantitis, and implant survival over time.