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426 questions · 433 findings · 18 reviews · Implants and prosthodontics

No studies found 45 · 10.4%GRADE not reported 341 · 78.8%Very low 36 · 8.3%Low 6 · 1.4%Moderate 5 · 1.2%High 0 · 0%

Non-surgical interventions vs Surgical interventions

Outcome not reported · People with at least one dental implant affected by peri-implantitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation vs Plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation

Change in probing attachment level (PAL) · People with at least one dental implant affected by perimplantitis

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation showed no clear difference in change in probing attachment level (PAL gain) compared with plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation vs Plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation

Complications and side effects · People with at least one dental implant affected by perimplantitis

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation led to lower complications and side effects compared with plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation vs Plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation

Change in probing pocket depth (PPD) · People with at least one dental implant affected by perimplantitis

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation showed no clear difference in change in probing pocket depth (PPD reduction) compared with plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation vs Plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation

Change in soft tissue recession (REC) · People with at least one dental implant affected by perimplantitis

Er:YAG laser surface debridement before bone augmentation showed no clear difference in change in soft tissue recession (REC) compared with plastic curettes plus saline solution before bone augmentation; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Fixed partial denture supported by root-formed implants and remaining teeth (tooth/implant-supported) vs Fixed partial denture supported only by root-formed implants (implant-supported)

Prosthesis success (10 years) · Partially edentulous patients (mandible) receiving FDPs; split-mouth, 10-year
1 finding from 1 review

Fixed partial denture supported by root-formed implants and remaining teeth (tooth/implant-supported) vs Fixed partial denture supported only by root-formed implants (implant-supported)

Alveolar bone loss · Partially edentulous patients (mandible) receiving FDPs; split-mouth, 10-year
1 finding from 1 review

Zygomatic implants for retaining a maxillary obturator vs Non-implant retained obturators, local and regional flaps, or microvascular free flaps

Outcome not reported · Patients requiring maxillary reconstruction after partial or total maxillectomy (cancer patients)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Dissatisfied with eating with denture · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) showed no clear difference in dissatisfied with eating with denture compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Dissatisfied with appearance of denture · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) showed no clear difference in dissatisfied with appearance of denture compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Overall denture satisfaction (0-10 scale) · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) led to lower overall denture satisfaction (0-10 scale) compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

3 findings from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Dissatisfied with speech with denture · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) showed no clear difference in dissatisfied with speech with denture compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Altered chin or lower lip skin sensation (binary) · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) led to lower morbidity: altered sensation of the lower lip and chin compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Dissatisfied with lower denture · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) showed no clear difference in dissatisfied with lower denture compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) vs Implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO)

Dissatisfied with retention of denture · Edentulous patients requiring improved denture retention

Preprosthetic surgery for a conventional denture (PPS) showed no clear difference in dissatisfied with retention of denture compared with implant retained overdenture (dental implants) (IRO); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Vertical GBR with non-resorbable titanium-reinforced barriers vs Vertical GBR with resorbable barriers supported by osteosynthesis plates

Complication at augmented site · Patients with vertically deficient posterior/anterior mandibular ridges needing implants

Vertical GBR with non-resorbable titanium-reinforced barriers showed no clear difference in complication at augmented site compared with vertical GBR with resorbable barriers supported by osteosynthesis…; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Vertical GBR with non-resorbable titanium-reinforced barriers vs Vertical GBR with resorbable barriers supported by osteosynthesis plates

Augmentation procedure failure · Patients with vertically deficient posterior/anterior mandibular ridges needing implants

Vertical GBR with non-resorbable titanium-reinforced barriers showed no clear difference in augmentation procedure failure compared with vertical GBR with resorbable barriers supported by osteosynthesis…; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review