Comparison of Microorganism’s Bone Level and Tissue Level Implant Placement After Six Months in Stroke Patients

Abstract

Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the levels of microorganisms around bone level and tissue level implants after six months in patients who have suffered a stroke. Methods: The study included 30 patients who visited dental clinics for implant placement. These patients were divided into two groups: Fifteen patients received bone level implants, and 15 received tissue level implants. The number of microorganisms around each type of implant was examined over a six-month period. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: The study included 30 patients, divided equally into two groups: Bone level implants (15 patients) and tissue level implants (15 patients). The infection detection rate was 20% in the bone level implants group and 33.3% in the tissue level implants group, with an overall infection rate of 26.7%. Conclusions: The accumulation of microorganisms was higher in tissue level implants compared to bone level implants. Therefore, it is crucial to implement measures to prevent and manage infections in tissue level implants.