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Metal-Free Custom-Made Zirconia Implants—A Prospective 5-Year Follow-Up Single-Arm Clinical Trial

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research Volume 27, Issue 1 e13404 ABSTRACT Background Dental implants made of zirconia (ZrO 2 ) are a potential alternative for titanium implants in dentistry because of their good biocompatibility, mechanical properties and excellent aesthetic results.

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Increasing levels of smoking may increase the relative risk of dental implant failure

Dental News and Technology

Key Study Factor Systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies comparing the effects of smoking on failure rates of dental implants; all studies had to include the level of smoking expressed as numbers of cigarettes smoked, and at least two categories, such as light versus heavy smoking. 5.89, p<0.001) on a subject level basis.

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Unlocking the Potential for Immediate Implant Placement at Every Extraction

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Dental implant complications often lead to implant failure. These failures may arise from a number of patient-related and dental implant complications, including biological, mechanical, or iatrogenic variables. REFERENCES Singh R, Parihar AS, Vaibhav V, et al. J Family Med Prim Care.