Low serum vitamin D and early dental implant failure: Is there a connection? A retrospective clinical study on 1740 implants placed in 885 patients

• Main Authors: Francesco Mangano (Author), Sina Ghertasi Oskouei (Author), Ana Paz (Author), Natale Mangano (Author), Carlo Mangano (Author)
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• Udgivet: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. Since osseointegration depends on bone metabolism, low levels of vitamin D in the blood may negatively affect bone formation around dental implants. To date, only a few studies have investigated the possible connection between serum levels of vitamin D and early dental implant failure (E...