Dental implants in immunocompromised patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Impaired health conditions and related lack of adequate host healing are among the most important conditions that account for dental implant failure. Today clinicians face an increasing number of immunocompromised patients requesting implant-based rehabilitation. To provide clinical evidence for prospective decision-making, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyse the influence of immunodeficiency on dental implant survival. METHODS:The study was conducted according to the PRISMA Statement and the principles of the Cochrane Collaboration. MEDLINE and Web of Science were searched. Results were calculated by the pooled incidence of implant loss. Reported odds ratios (OR) from fully adjusted models were preferred. Distinct risk estimates were synthesised wi

SUBMITTER: Duttenhoefer F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6881487 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature