Discover the pivotal findings on jaw reconstruction success with vascularized fibula transplants as we delve into the latest meta-analysis comparing survival and postoperative infection rates of primary and secondary implants.
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Meta-analysis of the survival rate and postoperative infection rate of primary and secondary implants after vascularized fibula transplantation for reconstruction of jaw defects.
Liu et al., Int J Implant Dent 2023
DOI: 10.1186/s40729-023-00514-x
Let’s Make Dental Implantation Great Again!
Listen up, folks, we’ve got something huge to talk about – it’s about fixing jaw defects with the best method out there: vascularized fibula flap transplantation. And let me tell you, when it comes to getting your teeth back on track, implantation is the number one choice. But here’s the deal – do you wait six months after the surgery to put those implants in, or do you do it right away? That’s the question everybody’s asking.
We did a fantastic meta-analysis, the best you’ve ever seen, following all the top-notch guidelines. We searched everywhere – PubMed, Embase, you name it – for the best studies. We used the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, only the best for assessing quality, believe me. We compared the survival rate and complications of implants put in right away (that’s primary implantation) versus waiting (that’s secondary implantation).
Here’s what we found: no difference, absolutely none, in the survival rate between primary and secondary implantation. The numbers are in, and they’re impressive: 93.3% survival for primary, 93.4% for secondary. And infections? Almost the same – 17.3% for primary, 23.1% for secondary. The meta-analysis confirmed it – no significant difference!
So, what’s the bottom line? If you want to reconstruct your dentition with less waiting time, go for primary implantation. It’s going to reduce the impact of radiotherapy and give you a better quality of life. We’re talking about big wins for patients here. This is how we make dental implantation great again!