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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and dental implant failure-A significant concern in elders?

Bhumija GuptaAneesha AcharyaGeorgios PelekosDharmarajan GopalakrishnanAntonia Kolokythas
Published in: Gerodontology (2017)
As older individuals comprise a high-risk group for both high oral rehabilitation and SSRI use, clinicians should be aware the potential association between SSRI and dental implant failures. Well-designed investigations specific to geriatric cohorts are essential to understand the implications of SSRI use on dental implant prognosis.
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