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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Main Authors: Francesco Mangano, Sina Ghertasi Oskouei, Ana Paz, Natale Mangano, Carlo Mangano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2018-09-01
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