Periimplantitis

Understand the Study's Aim and Findings:

• Students will be able to summarize the primary aim and key findings of the study by Derks et al. (2016), including the incidence rates of peri-implantitis and implant failure among periodontally compromised patients compared to periodontally healthy patients 1 .

Develop Critical Appraisal Skills:

• Students will be able to critically evaluate the methodology used in the study, including the classification of periodontitis, the use of random-effects models, and the assessment of heterogeneity and publication bias 1 2 .

Apply Findings to Clinical Practice:

• Students will be able to discuss the clinical relevance of the study's findings, particularly the implications for treatment planning and patient management in cases involving periodontally compromised patients .

Interpret Research Data:

• Students will be able to interpret the data and statistical analyses presented in the study, including the calculation of logarithmic risk ratios, weighted mean differences, and the use of forest plots to present results 1 .

Understand Ethical Considerations:

• Students will be able to discuss the ethical considerations mentioned in the study, including the importance of ethical standards in clinical research and the potential conflicts of interest disclosed by the authors .