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Osteomyelitis Arising Around Osseointegrated Dental Implants: A Systematic Review
Sergio V Kellesarian1, Fawad Javed1, Georgios E Romanos2
1Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of General Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, NY.
Implant Dentistry
|January 30, 2018
Summary
Dental implants may increase the risk of osteomyelitis, a serious infection. This systematic review analyzed cases of osteomyelitis following dental implant procedures to understand associated risks.
Area of Science:
- Oral surgery
- Infectious diseases
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Osteomyelitis cases linked to dental implants have increased.
- Dental implant therapy may play a role in osteomyelitis development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the association between dental implant therapy and osteomyelitis occurrence.
- To determine the risk of developing osteomyelitis in patients receiving dental implants.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of indexed databases up to January 2017.
- Keywords included: osteomyelitis, dental implants, osseointegration, risk factors.
- Focused on studies reporting osteomyelitis post-dental implant placement.
Main Results:
- Fourteen studies identified 39 patients with osteomyelitis after dental implant placement.
- The majority of affected patients were women (66.6%) with a mean age of 60.26 years.
- Osteomyelitis most commonly affected the mandible (36 cases).
Conclusions:
- Understanding osteomyelitis' impact on implant therapy outcomes is crucial.
- Identifying risk factors for this infection is essential for prevention and treatment strategies.
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