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Harisha Dewan1, Manish Airan2, Mohamed Ejaj3
1Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jizan, KSA.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|September 16, 2022
Summary
The study compared two zirconia dental implant systems. Straumann pure ceramic implants (SC) showed better surface characteristics than Bredent dent whiteSKY™ (BW) implants under SEM analysis.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Dental implants are increasingly replacing traditional dentures.
- Zirconia implants offer a metal-free alternative for tooth replacement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the surface characteristics of two zirconia dental implant systems.
- To evaluate the microstructural differences between Straumann pure ceramic implants (SC) and Bredent dent whiteSKY™ (BW) implants.
Main Methods:
- An in vitro comparative study was conducted.
- Fifty implants from SC and BW systems were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
- Surface topography was examined across different implant regions.
Main Results:
- SEM revealed distinct surface features for each system.
- SC implants exhibited deeper surface markings and smaller droplets.
- BW implants presented a smoother surface with larger droplets.
Conclusions:
- Surface characteristics differ significantly between SC and BW zirconia implants.
- The observed surface features suggest SC implants may offer superior clinical performance.
- Further research is warranted to correlate surface morphology with clinical outcomes.
