Decontamination of the Infected Implant Surface: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study.

Decontamination of the Infected Implant Surface: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2020 May/Jun;40(3):395-401 Authors: El Chaar E, Almogahwi M, Abdalkader K, Alshehri A, Cruz S, Ricci J Abstract A number of treatment options have been explored for peri-implantitis. Seven rough-surfaced implants that failed from peri-implantitis were retrieved. Surfaces were treated by different methods: saline, chlorhexidine, citric acid, 35% phosphoric acid etch gel, hydrogen peroxide, implantoplasty, airborne-particle abrasion, laser, and titanium brush. Implants were observed under scanning electron microscopy. Chemical agents failed to remove any biologic debris. Airborne-particle abrasion, laser, and titanium brush removed part of the biologic debris, and implantoplasty showed complete biologic debris removal. In ex vivo failed implants, implantoplasty showed complete disturbance and removal of bacterial biofilm. PMID: 32233193 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Tags: Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent Source Type: research