Abstract:Throughout adult life, there is a physiological decline in almost all body systems and with a greater proportion of population living to old age, dental practitioners will need to provide operative intervention in more medically complex patients. Dental implants are a common modality for the replacement of missing teeth; however, implant failure and associated disease present complex challenges to clinicians. Therefore, the aim of this narrative review is to discuss the cardiovascular, respiratory, haematologi… Show more
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