Cigarette Smoking Does not Increase the Risk for Early Failure of Dental Implants

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

The influence of tobacco on early dental implant failure.

Sverzut AT, et al.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(5):1004-9.

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable.

Purpose/Question

The study's specific aim was to identify the risk of early loss of dental implants associated with cigarette smoking.

Source of Funding

Government-State of Sao (the a should have the curvy line above it) Paulo Research Support Foundation, Sao (same as above for the a) Paulo, Brazil.

Type of Study/Design

Historical cohort study.