Causes of Death in Implant Patients Treated in the Edentulous Jaw: A Comparison between 2098 Deceased Patients and the Swedish National Cause of Death Register

Background. Previous research has reported an association between tooth loss and patient mortality, while the cause of death has not been elucidated. Objective. The purpose was to describe and compare the cause of death in implant patients treated consecutively in the edentulous arch with a referenc...

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Main Authors: Jan Kowar, Victoria Stenport, Mats Nilsson, Torsten Jemt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7315081