Introduction:
This text is a summary of a scientific study that compares the clinical and radiographic peri-implant parameters and levels of proinflammatory cytokines in cigarette smokers, individuals vaping electronic cigarettes, and non-smokers. The study aims to determine if there is a difference in peri-implant health and cytokine levels among these three groups.
Key Points:
* The study included 32 cigarette smokers, 31 individuals vaping electronic cigarettes, and 32 non-smokers.
* Clinical and radiographic peri-implant parameters, such as plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth, and marginal bone loss, were assessed.
* Peri-implant sulcular fluid was collected to measure levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and interleukin (IL)-1/3.
* The study found that bleeding on probing showed significantly higher values in non-smokers compared to cigarette smokers and individuals vaping electronic cigarettes.
* Plaque index, probing depth, and mean concentrations of MMP-9 and IL-1/3 were significantly higher in cigarette smokers and individuals vaping electronic cigarettes compared to non-smokers.
* Marginal bone loss was significantly higher in cigarette smokers and individuals vaping electronic cigarettes compared to non-smokers.
* Significant positive correlations were found between MMP-9 and IL-1/3 levels and marginal bone loss in cigarette smokers and individuals vaping electronic cigarettes.
Main Message:
The study found that peri-implant health was compromised in cigarette smokers and individuals vaping electronic cigarettes compared to non-smokers. Increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines in cigarette smokers and individuals vaping electronic cigarettes suggest a greater peri-implant inflammatory response. The study highlights the importance of considering smoking status, including electronic cigarette use, when evaluating peri-implant health. It is crucial for clinicians to educate patients about the potential risks associated with smoking and vaping on peri-implant health.
Citation
Arrejaie, Aws S, Khulud Abdulrahman Al-Aali, Mohammed Alrabiah, Fahim Vohra, Ghadeer Basunbul, Ali Alrahlah, and Tariq Abduljabbai’. “Proinftammatory Cytokine Levels and Peri-Implant Parameters among Cigarette Smokers, Individuals Vaping Electronic Cigarettes, and Non-Smokers,” 2018
