Drugs and diseases: Summary and consensus statements of group 1. The 5th EAO Consensus Conference 2018
OBJECTIVES: The task of this working group was to update the knowledge about the use of drugs and biologicals affecting healing of soft tissue and bone during implant treatment or procedures associated with it. Moreover, the impact of titanium particles and biocorrosion on complications and implant survival has been analysed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The literature in the areas of interest (platelet concentrates, antiresorptive drugs as well as implant-host interaction) was screened using systematic reviews for the former two areas, whereas a narrative critical review was performed for the latter topic. Two manuscripts on platelet concentrates, one manuscript on antiresorptive drugs and one m…
Biological factors involved in alveolar bone regeneration
Background and Aims: To describe the biology of alveolar bone regeneration.Material and Methods: Four comprehensive reviews were performed on (a) mesenchymal cells and differentiation factors leadi ...