EDENTULISM

This study followed 96 adults who received dental implants to replace missing teeth. Researchers compared two methods: freehand placement and guided surgery. Over up to 67 months, they checked how well the implants survived and any complications. The goal was to see if the more p…

This small study looked at 10 people with no teeth who had trouble with their regular dentures. They got dentures held in by dental implants, using one of two attachment systems. The goal was to see which system made people happier and caused fewer problems over 6 months.

This study followed 40 adults who received full-arch zirconia dental implants to see how much bone loss occurred around the implants over one year. Researchers compared outcomes between the upper and lower jaw and looked at how jaw shape and implant spacing affected bone remodeli…

This study looked at 61 adults with peripheral artery disease to see if their gum health was linked to levels of a substance called TMAO in their blood and saliva. Researchers compared people with healthy gums, gum disease, or no teeth. The goal was to understand if oral health m…