Invasive dental treatment and acute vascular events: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute infection/inflammation increases the risk of acute vascular events (AVEs). Invasive dental treatments (IDTs) trigger short-term acute inflammation.

Purpose

The aim of this work is to critically appraise the evidence linking IDTs and AVEs.

Data sources

Six bibliographical databases were searched up to 31 August 2021. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was performed.

Study selection

Intervention and observational studies reporting any AVEs following IDT were included.

Data extraction

Two reviewers independently extracted data and rated the quality of studies. Data were pooled using fixed-effect, inverse variance weights analysis.

Risk of bias

Risk of bias was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale for

SUBMITTER: Luthra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9311221 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature