Diseases of the bone are becoming increasingly prevalent. Persons with epilepsy treated with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are at greater risk as evidenced by changes in bone turnover, osteoporosis, alterations in bone quality, and fracture. Biochemical indices of bone and mineral metabolism including calcium, vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and bone turnover markers can be affected. AED exposure ...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Strain levels in periimplant bone are affected by implant dimensions, bone quality, and implant insertion depth, resulting in different bone maintenance characteristics. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical response of the jaw bone to a wide-diameter, short (WDS) implant, and a narrow-diameter, long (NDL) implant for various simulated clinic...