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From the perspective of the psychiatrist, the best-case scenario is that antidepressant use is merely a marker for dental implant failure. The worst-case scenario is that antidepressant drugs, especially SSRIs, directly predispose to dental implant failure.

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The historical use of classic monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is overviewed, with consideration given to their efficacy and safety before discussing the importance of reassessing their place in current treatment algorithms.