Efficacy of Alveolar Ridge Preservation in Periodontally Compromised Molar Extraction Sites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the efficacy of alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) in periodontally compromised molar extraction sites.

Methods

An electronic search was performed on 10th November 2023 across five databases, seeking randomised/non-randomised controlled trials (RCTs/NCTs) that included a minimum follow-up duration of four months. The RoB2 and Robins-I tools assessed the risk of bias for the included studies. Data on alveolar ridge dimensional and volumetric changes, keratinized mucosal width, and need for additional bone augmentation for implant placement were collected. Subsequently, a meta-analysis was carried out to derive the pooled estimates.

Results

Six studies were incorporated in the present review, and a total of 135 molar extraction sockets in 130 subjects

SUBMITTER: Fok MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10931845 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature