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Meta-Analysis
. 2021 Jan;48(1):126-144.
doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13390. Epub 2020 Nov 4.

Post-extraction dimensional changes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Emilio Couso-Queiruga  1 , Sandra Stuhr  1 , Mustafa Tattan  1 , Leandro Chambrone  1   2   3 , Gustavo Avila-Ortiz  1
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Meta-Analysis

Post-extraction dimensional changes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Emilio Couso-Queiruga et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2021 Jan.

Abstract

Aim: To analyse the evidence pertaining to post-extraction dimensional changes in the alveolar ridge after unassisted socket healing.

Materials and methods: The protocol of this PRISMA-compliant systematic review (SRs) was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020178857). A literature search to identify studies that fulfilled the eligibility criteria was conducted. Data of interest were extracted. Qualitative and random-effects meta-analyses were performed if at least two studies with comparable features and variables reported the same outcome of interest.

Results: Twenty-eight articles were selected, of which 20 could be utilized for the conduction of quantitative analyses by method of assessment (i.e. clinical vs radiographic measurements) and location (i.e. non-molar vs molar sites). Pooled estimates revealed that mean horizontal, vertical mid-facial and mid-lingual ridge reduction assessed clinically in non-molar sites was 2.73 mm (95% CI: 2.36-3.11), 1.71 mm (95% CI: 1.30-2.12) and 1.44 mm (95% CI: 0.78-2.10), respectively. Mean horizontal, vertical mid-facial and mid-lingual ridge reduction assessed radiographically in non-molar sites was 2.54 mm (95% CI: 1.97-3.11), 1.65 mm (95% CI: 0.42-2.88) and 0.87 mm (95% CI: 0.36-1.38), respectively. Mean horizontal, vertical mid-facial and mid-lingual ridge reduction assessed radiographically in molar sites was 3.61 mm (95% CI: 3.24-3.98), 1.46 mm (95% CI: 0.73-2.20) and 1.20 mm (95% CI: 0.56-1.83), respectively.

Conclusion: A variable amount of alveolar bone resorption occurs after unassisted socket healing depending on tooth type.

Keywords: alveolar bone loss; bone resorption; tooth extraction.

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