Prevalence and management of neuropathic injury caused by dental implant insertion in mandible: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: To synthesize scientific knowledge regarding the prevalence of neuropathies and nerve injuries caused by dental implant placement in mandible and the available management. Observational and interventional studies evaluating neuropathies occurrence in adults who underwent dental implant surgery were included. Any neuropathy diagnostic was accepted. The searches were conducted in six databases and grey literature. Methodological quality was screened using the Joanna Briggs Institute. The resulting synthesis was a narrative summary, and prevalence meta-analyses were performed in MetaXL 5.3. Among 98 full texts assessed, 38 studies were included. Neuropathies were diagnosed by questionnaires and/or clinical assessment. Eighteen studies presented high, sixteen moderate, and four low methodologi

SUBMITTER: Reus JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11810661 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature