Effect of cleansing me thods on the bone re sorption due to repeated dis/re-connection of implant abutment / 대한치주과학회지

BACKGROUND: Repeated dis/re-connection of implant abutment caused bone loss around implant fixtures due to the new formation of biologic width of the mucosal-implant barrier. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate whether the repeated dis/re-connection of implant abutment cause bone loss clinically and the effect of cleansing methods on a bone loss during the early healing period. METHODS: A total 50 implants were installed in 20 patients and repeated dis/re-connection of abutment was performed at the time of surgery and once per week for 12 weeks. 0.9% normal saline solution as group1 and 0.1% chlorhexidine solution as group 2 was used to clean abutments. All patients had radiographs taken at the placement of implant and 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively. The data for bone loss around implant were analyzed. RESULTS: The marginal bone loss at 12 weeks were 1.28+/-0.51mm, 1.32+/-0.57mm in the mesial and distal sides in group1, 1.94+/-0.75mm, 1.81+/-0.84mm in group 2, respectively. In view of marginal bone loss, there was not a significant statistical difference between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Repeated dis/re-connection of implant abutment may not cause marginal bone loss around implant fixture although limited samples and short-term observation period. In spite of more bone loss in group 2, there was no statistical significant difference between groups. In context of those results, the clinical significance of the repeated dis/re-connection of implant abutment and the cleansing method of abutments is debatable when it comes to marginal bone loss during early healing period.

A 3 year-retrospective study of survival rate in single Branemark TiUnite(TM) implant / 대한치주과학회지

BACKGROUND: TiUnite(TM) is a highly crystalline and phosphate enriched titanium oxide surface which has a unique porous surface structure. This improved implant surface enhances bone response and reduces healing period. It also assures early stability of implant. These help to increase the success of implant. The aim o f this s tudy i s to e valuate the survival r ate of TiUnite TM surfaced single implant. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 89 TiUnite(TM) surfaced implants replacing a single tooth was assessed according to their dental record. The age of the patients ranged from 17 to 82 years (mean age: 45.8 +/- 14.6). Data were recorded regarding the survival rate of these implants. RESULTS: Fifty-two implants (57%) were placed in the maxilla, and 37 (43%) in the mandible. Over 75% were placed in the posterior area. Of the placed implants, 67% were the wide type, while 25% were the regular type and only 8% were of the narrow type. The single implants produced an overall clinical survival rate of 96.6% over the observation period (mean 17.9 months). Among 89 implants, only 2 implants were removed and one implant was submerged. CONCLUSION: According to t he se data, TiUnite(TM) surfaced implant in a single tooth restoration showed favorable survival rate although this study was done in a short term period.