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In vitro pilot study comparing a novel implantoplasty sonic instrumentation protocol with a conventional protocol
Anna Tsampli1, Stefan Rues2, Hannes Kappel3
1Dental office Dr. U. Ebensberger MVZ GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany.
Clinical Oral Implants Research
|January 16, 2024
Summary
Novel sonic tips offer a less invasive approach to implantoplasty (IP), reducing surface roughness and material loss. This method preserves implant strength, making it ideal for delicate dental implants.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Surface Engineering
Background:
- Implantoplasty (IP) aims to decontaminate and smooth titanium implant surfaces to minimize plaque retention.
- Conventional IP methods are invasive, leading to significant implant wall thickness reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of novel sonic tips for IP.
- To compare the novel sonic tip protocol against traditional abrasive IP procedures.
Main Methods:
- Thirty dental implants underwent IP using either diamond-coated burs (BUR) or novel non-diamond-coated sonic tips (AIRSCALER).
- Surface analysis included tactile profilometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
- Evaluated parameters included material loss, weight change, and fracture strength.
Main Results:
- The AIRSCALER group exhibited significantly lower mean roughness (Ra, Sa) and material loss compared to the BUR group.
- Implant weight changes were also significantly reduced with AIRSCALER.
- Mean compression resistance was significantly higher in the AIRSCALER group.
Conclusions:
- IP using uncoated sonic tips effectively smooths implant surfaces while minimizing structural loss, particularly at the microthread area.
- This innovative IP technique holds significant clinical potential for implants with microthreads, reduced diameters, or thin walls.
