Erschienen in:
01.01.2024 | Review
Effect of simvastatin topical use on alveolar bone after tooth extraction: a scoping review
verfasst von:
Jiordanne Araújo Diniz, Ana Cláudia Amorim Gomes Dourado, Davi da Silva Barbirato, Karoline Gomes da Silveira, Ricardo José de Holanda Vasconcellos, José Rodrigues Laureano Filho
Erschienen in:
Clinical Oral Investigations
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Ausgabe 1/2024
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Abstract
Objectives
Conducting a scoping review (SR) to assess scientific evidence for topical simvastatin’s impact on alveolar bone regeneration and determine its level of support for clinical applications.
Materials and methods
This SR followed the PRISMA-ScR and OSF registries protocol; systematic searching was conducted on MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS, to identify relevant articles until June 2023. Inclusion criteria covered clinical trials, case series, prospective and retrospective studies, along with in vivo investigations, involving participants of any sex and age.
Results
Out of 1312 identified studies, 20 (9 in vivo, 11 RCTs) met inclusion criteria. RCTs focused on third molar extraction, in vivo on mandibular incisor surgery. The majority of RCTs employed a collagen sponge and a simvastatin concentration of 10mg; conversely, most in vivo studies favored polylactide-co-glycolide and a 2 mg simvastatin concentration. RCTs had 3-month follow-ups; in vivo, studies extended to 8 weeks. Seven RCTs assessed pain outcomes, simvastatin did not significantly affect pain in six studies. Among four RCTs on postoperative swelling, only two observed a significant increase in the simvastatin group. In general, positive bone formation and the absence of adverse effects directly linked to topical simvastatin were observed across the study models.
Conclusions
Intra-alveolar simvastatin post-tooth extraction has been to be shown to be effective and safe for preserving alveolar bone, with varied concentrations and carriers, with no significant adverse effects.
Clinical relevance
This review provides critical insights into the effects of simvastatin on alveolar bone regeneration, informing potential benefits and possible challenges associated with its post-extraction application.
OSF Registry protocol
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