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The purpose of this study was nondecalcified histologic analysis of titanium implants modified by laser with and without hydroxyapatite. Implants with three modified surfaces were inserted into rabbit tibias: group 1, machined surface; group 2, irradiated (laser); and group 3, irradiated and hydroxyapatite coated (biomimetic method). The mean surface roughness (Ra) scores of groups 2 and 3 were higher than that of group 1. Boneimplant contact measurements at 30 and 60 days for groups 2 and 3 were higher than for group 1. Bone area at 30 and 60 days for group 2 was higher than for groups 1 and 3. Titanium implants modified by laser with and without hydroxyapatite exhibit increased early osseointegration.
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Dental Implants , Durapatite/pharmacology , Lasers , Titanium , Animals , Coated Materials, Biocompatible , Implants, Experimental , Male , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Rabbits , Surface Properties , TibiaABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to evaluate commercially pure titanium implant surfaces modified by laser beam (LS) and LS associated with sodium silicate (SS) deposition, and compare them with machined surface (MS) and dual acid-etching surfaces (AS) modified. Topographic characterization was performed by scanning electron microscopy-X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), and by mean roughness measurement before surgery. Thirty rabbits received 60 implants in their right and left tibias. One implant of each surface in each tibia. The implants were removed by reverse torque for vivo biomechanical analysis at 30, 60, and 90 days postoperative. In addition, the surface of the implants removed at 30 days postoperative was analyzed by SEM-EDX. The topographic characterization showed differences between the analyzed surfaces, and the mean roughness values of LS and SS were statistically higher than AS and MS. At 30 days, values removal torque LS and SS groups showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) when compared with MS and AS. At 60 days, groups LS and SS showed statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) when compared with MS. At 90 days, only group SS presented statistically higher (p < 0.05) in comparison with MS. The authors can conclude that physical chemistry properties and topographical of LS and SS implants increases bone-implant interaction and provides higher degree of osseointegration when compared with MS and AS.
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Prostheses and Implants , Silicates , Titanium , Animals , Biomechanical Phenomena , Lasers , Male , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , RabbitsABSTRACT
Surface and biomechanical analysis of titanium implant surfaces modified by laser beam with and without hydroxyapatite. Titanium implants with 3 different surfaces were inserted into the tibias of 30 rabbits: group I (GI) machined surface (control group), group II irradiated with laser (GII), and group III irradiated with laser and hydroxyapatite coating applied-biomimetic method (GIII). Topographical analysis with scanning electron microscopy was made before surgery in the tibia. These rabbits were distributed into 2 periods of observation: 4 and 8 weeks postsurgery, after which biomechanical analysis (removal torque) was conducted. Statistical analysis used the Student-Newman-Keuls method. Surface showed roughness in GII and GIII. Biomechanical analysis demonstrated values with significant differences in GII and GIII. Titanium implants modified by laser irradiation can increase osseointegration during the initial phase.
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible/chemistry , Dental Etching/methods , Dental Implants , Dental Materials/chemistry , Durapatite/chemistry , Lasers , Titanium/chemistry , Acid Etching, Dental/methods , Animals , Biomechanical Phenomena , Biomimetic Materials/chemistry , Dental Materials/radiation effects , Male , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Osseointegration/physiology , Rabbits , Silicates/chemistry , Sodium Hydroxide/chemistry , Surface Properties , Temperature , Tibia/surgery , Time Factors , Titanium/radiation effects , Torque , X-Ray DiffractionABSTRACT
O titânio como biomaterial apresenta excelente biocompatibilidade e resistência à corrosão. Vários estudos foram realizados nas últimas décadas sobre modificação da superfície dos implantes de titânio, a fim de otimizar o processo da osseointegração; o uso do laser é um dentre eles. Objetivo: o propósito deste estudo foi avaliar implantes de titânio modificados por feixe de laser de alta intensidade, comparando-os com os implantes usinados, por meio de análise topográfica e histométrica. Métodos: implantes de titânio com duas superfícies diferentes foram inseridas em tíbia de 30 coelhos (um de cada lado, escolhidos de forma aleatória). Grupo I (GI) superfície usinada (grupo controle) e Grupo II (GII) superfície irradiada com laser Yb-YAG (Pulsed Ytterbium Fiber Laser). A caracterização das superfícies foi realizada por meio de MEV-EDS, ângulo de contato e rugosidade média (Ra). Após 30 e 60 dias pós-operatórios, os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia e os implantes foram removidos para análise histológica da interface osso/implante. Resultados: a microfotografia do GII mostrou superfície rugosa e homogênea, com molhabilidade total e rugosidade maior do que o GI. A análise histológica da extensão linear de contato entre o tecido ósseo e a superfície do implante (Elcoi) revelou melhores resultados no GII aos 30 dias (39,26 ± 18,23 e 68,41 ± 13,68, para GI e GII, respectivamente). Conclusão: os implantes de titânio modificados por laser mostraram importantes características superficiais que favoreceram uma precoce osseointegração.
Titanium has proven its suitability as an implant material in surgery over many years. Excellent biocompatibility and corrosion resistance are outstanding features. Implant surfaces always causes concern and interest in scientific communities, due to its close relationship with the time required for osseointegration. Surface modification can be performed by several methods, being laser irradiation one of them. Titanium implants with two different surfaces were inserted in rabbits: Group I (G-I: machined surface, control group), and group II (G-II: laser irradiated, test group) being processed 30 and 60 days after surgery for histological analysis. Surface characterization was performed with SEM-EDS, contact angle measurement, and mean roughness (Ra) parameters. Surface analysis in the GII group showed a nanomorphology affected by melt and quick solidification zones following laser irradiation (SEM), as well as total wettability and Ra mean values significantly higher than in the G-I group. The laser treatment resulted in a homogenized, porous surface, with increased surface area and volume. Histological analysis of bone-implant contact linear extension (BIC) showed better results in G-II at 30 days (39.26 ± 18.23 and 68.41 ± 13.68 for G-I and G-II groups, respectively). Titanium implants modified by laser irradiation showed important features that may accelerate early osseointegration.