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Surface quality after implantoplasty.

Roland M Meier1, Chantal Pfammatter, Nicola U Zitzmann

  • 1Department of Oral Surgery, Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Dental School, Hebelstrasse 3, 4056 Basel, Switzerland. R.Meier@unibas.ch

Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
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Implantoplasty using various rotary instruments effectively smoothens rough implant surfaces, but processing time doesn't correlate with roughness. Conical cutters achieved the lowest mean roughness values, enhancing implant surface cleaning.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Oral Implantology

Background:

  • Implantoplasty smoothens exposed implant surfaces to reduce plaque adherence and improve cleanability.
  • Micro-roughness on dental implants can harbor bacteria, necessitating effective surface treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness and efficiency of different rotary instruments for smoothening micro-rough dental implant surfaces.
  • To evaluate the impact of various instruments on surface roughness (Ra and Rz values) and processing time.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-two dental implants were processed using 10 different rotary cutters and one diamond bur under standardized conditions.
  • Surface analysis included scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and tactile surface measurements for roughness (Ra, Rz values).

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  • Processing time to achieve a subjectively smooth surface was recorded and statistically analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • All tested rotary instruments showed significant variations in processing times and resulted in significant differences in Ra and Rz values (p < 0.001).
    • Processing time did not correlate with achieved roughness values (Ra: p = 0.44; Rz: p = 0.83).
    • Conical cutters demonstrated lower mean roughness values (<1 micron) compared to spherical carbide cutters with transversal grooves.

    Conclusions:

    • Rotary instruments vary significantly in their ability to smoothen implant surfaces, impacting plaque control.
    • Conical cutters appear most effective in reducing surface roughness, potentially improving implant hygiene.
    • Further research is needed to optimize implantoplasty techniques for enhanced clinical outcomes.