A secure implant primary (mechanical) stability is positively associated with a successful implant integration and long-term successful clinical outcome. Therefore, it is essential to assess the initial stability at different time-points to ensure a successful osseointegration. The present study critically reviews the factors that may play a role in achieving a successful initial stability in dental implants. Databases were searched from 1983 up to and including October 2013 using different combinations of various keywords. Bone quality and quantity, implant geometry, and surgical technique adopted may significantly influence primary stability and overall success rate of dental implants.

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Self-perceived oral health, severity of periodontal parameters, and MBL are worse in patients with prediabetes than controls. Glycemic control significantly reduces the severity of these parameters as well as the state of prediabetes in affected individuals.

NSPT (with and without oral doxycycline delivery) reduces hyperglycemia and periodontal inflammation in patients with prediabetes.

The significance of adjunctive antibiotic therapy in the treatment of peri-implantitis remains debatable.

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Salivary IL-6 and MMP-8 levels are elevated in patients with CP with and without prediabetes.

Peri-implant soft tissue inflammatory parameters and crestal bone loss are worse in CS and WS smokers compared with NS. There is no difference in these parameters among CS and WS.