Abstract:Systemic sclerosis is a rare multisystem autoimmune disorder that significantly impacts the orofacial region. Several oral features including microstomia and increased tooth loss contribute to the mouth-related disability. Prosthetic rehabilitation is very challenging in these patients. As the spectrum of dental implants indications has been recently extended to patients with various systemic disorders, the aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the outcome of dental implants in patients with systemic s… Show more
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