Evaluation Of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue – A Histopathological Study Of Normal Patients, Prediabetic Patients & Controlled Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Abstract

Background: The peri-implant health is an critical aspect for guaranteeing the longevity of dental implant. Understanding the cellular & structural alterations that occur in the peri-implant soft tissues by histopathological assessment is crucial for comprehending the biological response to implants, particularly in systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus.

Aim: To evaluate peri-implant soft tissue histopathologically in Normal patients, Prediabetic patients & Controlled Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Methodology: For Group I, Group II, & Group III, the average of histopathological grading scores were recorded at day 0, 12–14 weeks, & 3 months accordingly.

Results: Mean histopathological grading scores were 0.6±0.12, 1.1±0.21, 1.65±0.29 at day 0; 0.55±0.21, 1±0.17, 1.55±0.29 after 12-14 weeks & 2±0.07, 0.5±0.09, 1.45±0.24 post 3 months

for Group I, II & III respectively.

Conclusion: Comparing the prediabetic & normal individuals, the diabetic patients have more pronounced peri-implant soft tissue alterations.