Antibacterial photocatalytic activity of different crystalline TiO2 phases in oral multispecies biofilm

Despite the evidence of excellent dental implant therapy results, peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis disease can still occur if pathogenic bacteria accumulate on the implant surface and its components, such as abutments [1]. While peri-implant mucositis is characterized by inflammatory soft tissue infiltrate around the implant, peri-implantitis presents signs of inflammation combined with bone loss around osseointegrated implants [2]. According to a recent meta-analysis study, the overall prevalence of peri-implant mucosistis can be as high as 43%, while peri-implantitis prevalence is around 22% [3].

Source: Dental Materials - April 17, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Heloisa N. Pantaroto, Antonio P. Ricomini-Filho, Martinna M. Bertolini, Jos é H.D. Silva, Nilton F. Azevedo Neto, Cortino Sukotjo, Elidiane C. Rangel, Valentim A.R. Barão Source Type: research