Description

This article presents recent research on the prominent links between the deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals (particularly vitamin D) and early implant failure.

Learning Objectives

• Know the role of antioxidants in wound healing.
• Understand the effects of vitamin D deficiency on early implant failure and bone graft complications.
• Be able to identify and use a protocol for testing vitamin D levels.
• Learn a clinical protocol to optimize vitamin D levels prior to surgery.