Table 1. | PICO framework |
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Population (P) | Patients with at least one implant |
| Intervention/indicator (I) | Implant threading |
| Comparison (C) | Differences in clinical criteria immediately after implant loading versus 5 years (or more) after implant loading |
| Outcome of interest (O) | Clinical criteria including bleeding and/or suppuration on probing, pocket depth, and marginal bone level |
| Focus question | What are the implications for the tissues surrounding the implant of different implant alloys and surface coating materials? |
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