Review suggests that smoking may have a harmful effect on peri-implant bone loss

It is believed that a number of factors may affect peri-implant bone resorption. These may include local factors (e.g. surgical procedures, implant design and restorative procedures), or patient related factors such as systematic disease, smoking status etc.   The aim of this review was to determine the influence of patient-related systemic risk factors (systemic disease, genetic … Continue reading Review suggests that smoking may have a harmful effect on peri-implant bone loss