Can Genetic Factors Compromise the Success of Dental Implants? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Dental implants provide a predictable treatment option for partial and complete edentulism via the placement of a fixed permanent artificial root to support prosthetic dental crowns. Despite the high survival rates, long-term dental implant failures are still reported, leading to implant removals and additional financial and health burdens. While extrinsic factors that improve the success rate of implants have been well explored, the impact of genetic factors on this matter is poorly understood. A systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted to determine whether genetic factors contribute to an increased risk of dental implant failures. A comprehensive search for peer-reviewed articles on dental implants and genetic factors was performed using various literature database librari

SUBMITTER: Santiago Junior JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6162655 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature