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Increasing levels of smoking may increase the relative risk of dental implant failure

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Key Study Factor Systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies comparing the effects of smoking on failure rates of dental implants; all studies had to include the level of smoking expressed as numbers of cigarettes smoked, and at least two categories, such as light versus heavy smoking. 5.89, p<0.001) on a subject level basis.