Detection of Microparticles of Different Origins in Implant Prostheses and Abutments

To assess whether particles from metal and other alloplastic materials detected in tissues surrounding dental implants could have other sources of origin besides biotribocorrosion or detachment from the implant surface. A total of 52 prostheses were randomly tested at various stages of manufacture....

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Published inThe International journal of prosthodontics Vol. 32; no. 5; p. 420
Main Authors Del Valle, Asier Eguia, López-Vicente, Jose, Alberdi-Navarro, Javier, Marichalar, Xabier, Laña, Joana, Martínez-Conde, Rafael
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2019
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Summary:To assess whether particles from metal and other alloplastic materials detected in tissues surrounding dental implants could have other sources of origin besides biotribocorrosion or detachment from the implant surface. A total of 52 prostheses were randomly tested at various stages of manufacture. Identification of the detached microparticles was performed using light field microscopy and comparison with previously obtained microscopic images. Microparticles of metallic, ceramic, plaster, polishers, or unidentifiable origin were detected in 49 prostheses (94%). Without an exhaustive decontamination protocol, prostheses and abutments carry metal microparticles and microparticles of other origins that could contribute to the development of peri-implant pathologies.
ISSN:1942-4426
DOI:10.11607/ijp.6026