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Implantoplasty Positively Influences Biofilm Removal During Toothbrush: An In Vitro Study.

Robson Iralla Rezende¹, Cleverson O Silva¹

¹Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Brazil.

International Journal of Dental Hygiene

|April 11, 2026

Summary

Implantoplasty improved simulated biofilm removal from the buccal/oral surfaces of dental implants. This procedure enhanced brushing efficacy on exposed implant surfaces, particularly in areas with bone loss.

Keywords:

dental devices dental implants dental plaque home care toothbrushing

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Area of Science:

Dental Implantology
Biomaterials Science
Periodontology

Background:

Horizontal bone loss around dental implants can expose implant surfaces.
Exposed implant surfaces may accumulate dental biofilm, increasing peri-implantitis risk.
Effective biofilm removal is crucial for maintaining peri-implant health.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of implantoplasty on the effectiveness of brushing simulated biofilm from dental implants.
To compare biofilm removal efficiency on implantoplasty-treated surfaces versus untreated surfaces.

Main Methods:

Acrylic models simulated horizontal bone loss, exposing 3mm of intra-osseous implant portions.
Implantoplasty was performed on test group surfaces; control group surfaces remained unmodified.
Simulated biofilm (carbon spray) was applied, followed by brushing with toothbrushes (buccal/oral) and interdental brushes (proximal).
Biofilm removal was quantified by measuring the carbon-free area before and after brushing.

Main Results:

Brushing removed 43.11% of simulated biofilm on buccal/oral sites with implantoplasty, versus 36.09% without (p < 0.001).
No significant difference in biofilm removal was observed on proximal sites between implantoplasty (32.1%) and control (32.29%) groups (p = 0.728).

Conclusions:

Implantoplasty significantly enhances the removal of simulated biofilm from the buccal/oral surfaces of dental implants.
The findings suggest implantoplasty may be beneficial for improving oral hygiene in compromised implant situations.
Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in clinical settings.