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Clinical and laboratory findings of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background/purpose:
The aim of this study was to systematically review all COVID-19 publications to summarize the clinical features, assess comorbidities, prevalence, and disease outcomes.
Methods:
Included were ...
Flapped versus flapless alveolar ridge preservation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Abstract:
Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedures can limit bone changes following tooth extraction. Flapped and flapless surgical approaches have been used for ARP; however, there is a lack of strong scientific ...
What is the effect of preterm birth on permanent tooth crown dimensions? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
The permanent tooth formation process may be disrupted in preterm infants with potential discrepancies in size and subsequent occlusal disturbances.
Objective:
To systematically analyse and quantitively ...
Effect of nicotine exposure on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: A meta-analysis based on animal studies
(2021)
Background:
Nicotine exposure has been reported to modify bone cell function and the osseous metabolism with potential effects on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement.
Objectives:
To systematically investigate and ...
The influence of insertion torque values on the failure and complication rates of dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
The influence of using different insertion torque values on clinical and radiographic outcomes of implant therapy is unclear in the current literature. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was ...
COVID-19 and healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on the challenges and risks faced by frontline healthcare workers (HCW). This study aimed to describe the clinical outcomes and risk factors for SARSCoV-2 infection ...
Airflow for initial nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
Nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis may help in reducing microbial load and inflammatory parameters. The potential clinical benefits of using different treatment approaches, in the initial nonsurgical ...
The socket shield technique for immediate implant placement: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
Immediate implant placement with socket shield technique (SST) may maintain the buccal bone plate and soft tissue levels, however, the potential clinical benefits of SST lack strong scientific evidence. The ...
Outcome of supportive peri-implant therapy on the rates of peri-implant diseases and marginal bone loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of supportive peri-implant therapy (SPIT) on the rates of peri-implant diseases and peri-implant marginal bone loss.
Data sources: ...