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Implantoplasty using tungsten carbide burs significantly reduces titanium surface roughness, achieving results comparable to turned surfaces. Diamond burs require additional polishing for similar outcomes.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Dental Implantology
  • Surface Engineering

Background:

  • The surface topography of dental implants influences osseointegration.
  • Sandblasted, large grit, acid-etched (SLA) surfaces are common but can be modified.
  • Implantoplasty (IP) aims to alter implant surface characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the surface roughness of SLA titanium discs after implantoplasty using different instruments.
  • To evaluate the effect of subsequent polishing on surface roughness.

Main Methods:

  • Titanium discs with SLA surfaces underwent IP using tungsten carbide or diamond burs.
  • Protocols included variations with and without silicone polisher treatment.
  • Surface roughness (Ra and Rz) was measured using a contact profilometer.

Main Results:

  • All IP protocols reduced surface roughness compared to the SLA control.
  • Tungsten carbide burs yielded roughness similar to or lower than turned surfaces.
  • Diamond burs resulted in rougher surfaces, necessitating polishing.

Conclusions:

  • Tungsten carbide burs for IP create surfaces comparable to turned titanium.
  • Diamond burs require polishing to achieve similar surface roughness.
  • IP protocols can effectively modify SLA surface topography.