The ability of topical and systemic statins to increase osteogenesis around dental implants: a systematic review of histomorphometric outcomes in animal studies
The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the quantitative histomorphometric outcomes of animal studies investigating statins as a pro-osteogenic agent to enhance the osseointegration of dental implants. Some animal studies have suggested a beneficial action of statins on bone tissue. Electronic and manual literature searches, without date or language restriction, were performed by two independent review authors up to February 2017. Eligibility criteria included animal trials quantitatively analysing the pro-osteogenic effect of statins on dental implants.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: V. Moraschini, D.C.F. Almeida, J.A. Calasans-Maia, M. Diuana Calasans-Maia Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research