Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (8): 734-737.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.08.003

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Research Progress of Simvastatin in Promoting Osseointegration and Improving Poor Osteogenic Conditions

XIN Xirui, ZHOU Yanmin*   

  1. Implant Center, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
  • Received:2018-06-02 Online:2019-08-28 Published:2019-08-22

Abstract: With the rapid development of medical technology and the continuous improvement of people's living condition, implant restoration is more likely to become the first choice for patients with dentition defects. For a along time, poor bone condition and poor osseointegration are important causes of implant failure. How to promote the integration of implants with surrounding bone tissue and further improve the initial stability of implants in patients with poor bone condition has become a hot issue for many scholars. A large number of studies have confirmed that simvastatin has the effect of promoting osteogenesis. Simvastatin has great potential for osteogenesis under adverse conditions, such as osteoporosis, periodontitis, and diabetes. This article reviews the mechanism of simvastatin in promoting osseointegration of implants, the mode and dosage of administration, and the improvement of poor osteogenesis conditions.

Key words: simvastatin, osteointegration, osteoporosis, periodontitis, diabetes