Table 4 Reasons for exclusion
Reason for exclusion | Number of excluded studies |
|---|---|
Review | 3 |
No data on MBL | 5 |
No comparison of MBL between fixed and removable prostheses | 16 |
Inclusion of patients with diabetes, periodontal diseases, augmented bone, pregnancy, osteoporosis, heavy smokers or studies in which > 25% of the patient population were smokers | 10 |
Tooth-implant-supported restorations | 1 |
Single-tooth implant restoration | 1 |