Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) have long been known to slow bone growth and increase risks for fracture. Now, a six-year study conducted by the International and American Associations for Dental Research suggests these same medications may interfere with osseointegration and increase risks for implant failure.
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