Influence of implantation side on the integration of dental implants

Conclusions
Our results indicate that the side of implantation is important in dental implant research, at least in miniature pigs. We recommend that for each surgical procedure notes should be made about the side first operated on and whether the dentist was right- or left-handed. Moreover, special attention should be paid to objects placed in the animal pens so as to avoid the development of inappropriate behaviors in animals.

Source: International Journal of Stomatology and Occlusion Medicine - May 12, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research