Low serum vitamin D and early dental implant failure: Is there a connection? A retrospective clinical study on 1740 implants placed in 885 patients
Background. Since osseointegration depends on bone metabolism, low levels of vitamin D in the blood may negatively affect bone formation around dental implants. To date, only a few studies have investigated the possible connection between serum levels of vitamin D and early dental implant failure (E...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2018-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects |
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Online Access: | http://joddd.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/joddd-12-174.pdf |