Role of Platform Switching in Success of Dental Implants- A Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Aim: To analyze through systematic review and meta-analysis of implant failure rates, marginal bone
loss (MBL) in patients who received platform-switched implants and platform-matched implants and to
determine literature based evidence.
Materials and Methods :
Data: Search terms used in combination are dental implant, platform switch, platform mismatch, switched
platform, implant – abutment design.
Sources : An electronic search engine without time/ language restrictions was taken from Google Scholar,
Pubmed.
Clinical Significance: Platform switching for maintaining peri-implant bone levels has gained popularity
over last few years. As philosophies of treatment alter over , a periodic review of different concepts are
necessary to refine techniques thereby forming a basis for optimum treatment.