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Gingival fluid and tissues around successful titanium and ceramic implants. A comparative clinical, laboratory, and
P A Köndell1, P O Söder, H Landt
1Department of Oral Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge, Sweden.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Gingival tissue reactions around titanium and ceramic dental implants were studied. Both implant types showed healthy gingival status, similar to natural teeth, with no significant differences observed.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Periodontology
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Dental implants are widely used for tooth replacement.
- Assessing the peri-implant soft tissue response is crucial for long-term implant success.
- Titanium and ceramic implants represent different material classes with varying biological interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the gingival tissue reactions around titanium (Brånemark System) and ceramic (Frialit) implants.
- To evaluate the periodontal status of implants in relation to natural teeth controls.
- To determine if significant differences exist in soft-tissue responses between implant materials.
Main Methods:
- Clinical and laboratory examinations were employed.
- Established variables for monitoring periodontal status were utilized.
- Gingival tissue health around 19 titanium and 6 ceramic implants was assessed.
Main Results:
- Both clinical and laboratory examinations indicated a healthy gingival status around all implants.
- No discernible differences in soft-tissue reactions were observed between titanium implants and ceramic implants.
- The gingival status around implants was comparable to that of adjacent natural teeth.
Conclusions:
- Titanium and ceramic dental implants elicit similar, healthy gingival tissue responses.
- Peri-implant soft tissue health is not significantly different between these two implant materials.
- Both implant types demonstrate favorable integration with surrounding gingival tissues, comparable to natural dentition.