Effects of modified abutment characteristics on peri-implant soft tissue health: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the impact of the abutment characteristics on peri-implant tissue health and to identify the most suitable material and surface characteristics.

Methods

A protocol was developed aimed to answer the following focused question: "Which is the effect of the modification of the abutment design in regard to the maintenance of the peri-implant soft tissue health?" Further subanalysis aimed to investigate the impact of the abutment material, macroscopic design, surface topography and surface manipulation. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with a follow-up of at least 6 months after implant loading were considered as inclusion criteria. Meta-analyses were performed whenever possible.

Results

Nineteen final publ

SUBMITTER: Sanz-Martin I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6084371 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature