Two neglected biologic risk factors in bone grafting and implantology: high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low serum vitamin D

J Oral Implantol. 2014 Feb;40(1):110-4. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-13-00062. Epub 2013 Oct 9.

Abstract

Following a failure of a bone graft or an implant placement, the hypothesis of a biological abnormality is rarely considered as a possible cause. A systematic search of peer-reviewed literature for dyslipidemia or vitamin D deficiency may explain this lack of consideration. Excess low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (dyslipidemia) is responsible for a slower bone metabolism or lower dental implant osseointegration. In addition, vitamin D is a key factor for linking innate and adaptive immunity. Both of these factors are compromised under the conditions of vitamin D deficiency. Therefore, vitamin D deficiency slows implant osseointegration and increases the risk of graft infection. Vitamin D is also involved in immune function and therefore allergic reactions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Transplantation*
  • Cholesterol, LDL / blood*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Hypercholesterolemia / complications*
  • Osseointegration / physiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Vitamin D / blood
  • Vitamin D / immunology
  • Vitamin D Deficiency / complications*

Substances

  • Cholesterol, LDL
  • Vitamin D