Histologic and biomechanical evaluation of alumina-blasted/acid-etched and resorbable blasting media surfaces

J Oral Implantol. 2012 Oct;38(5):549-57. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-10-00105. Epub 2010 Oct 6.

Abstract

This study evaluated the early biomechanical fixation and bone-to-implant contact (BIC) of an alumina-blasted/acid-etched (AB/AE) compared with an experimental resorbable blasting media (RBM) surface in a canine model. Higher texturization was observed for the RBM than for the AB/AE surface, and the presence of calcium and phosphorus was only observed for the RBM surface. Time in vivo and implant surface did not influence torque. For both surfaces, BIC significantly increased from 2 to 4 weeks.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Acid Etching, Dental
  • Alveolar Process / anatomy & histology
  • Alveolar Process / surgery
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Animals
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / instrumentation
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Dogs
  • Osseointegration / physiology*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible
  • Dental Implants