Effect of alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Alveolar ridge preservation strategies are indicated to minimize the loss of ridge volume that typically follows tooth extraction. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the effect that socket filling with a bone grafting material has on the prevention of postextraction alveolar ridge volume loss as compared with tooth extraction alone in nonmolar teeth. Five electronic databases were searched to identify randomized clinical trials that fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Literature screening and article selection were conducted by 3 independent reviewers, while data extraction was performed by 2 independent reviewers. Outcome measures were mean horizontal ridge changes (buccolingual) and vertical ridge changes (midbuccal, midlingual, mesial, and distal). The influence of sever

SUBMITTER: Avila-Ortiz G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4293706 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature