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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to review the literature on factors that may affect dental implant stability as measured with the Ostell mentor device. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic search of the literature was performed in Pubmed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases using dental implants, stability, and resonance frequency analysis as key words. RESULTS: The most relevant randomized controlled trials and clinical trials (n = 39) were selected from among 264 articles. CONCLUSIONS: Many factors can affect dental implant stability as measured with the Ostell mentor device. This may be a useful instrument for deciding the timing of implant loading, but additional research is required to establish the reliability and predictability of resonance frequency analysis for the future osseointegration of dental implants, which remains controversial.
