Occlusal vs non-occlusal modality of the loading protocol for oral implants in partially edentulous patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Occlusal loading refers to a modality in which an implant-supported prosthesis is subjected to functional loading, maintaining contact with the opposing dentition from the onset of prosthetic placement. In contrast, non-occlusal loading represents a non-functional approach, where...

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Main Authors: Panagiotis Kourkoutis, Rawand Shado, Ines Novo Pereira, David Madruga, Haidar Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2025-07-01
Series:BDJ Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-025-00347-3
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