Effect of implant loading protocols on failure and marginal bone loss with unsplinted two-implant-supported mandibular overdentures: systematic review and meta-analysis

The aim of this study was to compare implant failure and radiographic bone level changes with different loading protocols for unsplinted two-implant-supported mandibular overdentures. An electronic search of two databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library) was performed, without language restriction, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing immediate or early versus conventional dental implant loading protocols for unsplinted two-implant-supported mandibular overdentures. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - November 13, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M.H.E.-D. Helmy, A.Y. Alqutaibi, A.A. El-Ella, A.F. Shawky Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research