How do implant surface characteristics influence peri-implant disease?

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

To review the literature on how implant surface characteristics influence peri-implant disease.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A search of PubMed and The Cochrane Library of the Cochrane Collaboration (CENTRAL) as well as a hand search of articles were conducted. Publications and articles accepted for publication up to March 2010 were included.

RESULTS:

Thirteen studies were selected for the review. Human studies: To date, few studies have investigated if such differences occur. Limited data suggest that smooth surfaces may be less affected by peri-implantitis than rough surface implants. Animal studies: In ligature-induced peri-implantitis studies, no difference between surfaces has been reported. In a spontaneous progression model of peri-implantitis, there was a suggestion that the progression was more pronounced at implants with a porous anodized surface.

CONCLUSION:

The current review revealed that only a few studies provided data on how implant surfaces influence peri-implant disease. Based on the limited data available, there is no evidence that implant surface characteristics can have a significant effect on the initiation of peri-implantitis.

• Authors: Stefan Renvert, Ioannis Polyzois, Noel Claffey
• Journal: Journal of clinical periodontology (J Clin Periodontol) Vol. 38 Suppl 11 Pg. 214-22 (Mar 2011) ISSN: 1600-051X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21323717 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
• Copyright: © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

Chemical References

• Dental Implants
• Dental Materials

Topics

• Animals
• Dental Implants
• Dental Materials (chemistry)
• Dental Prosthesis Design
• Disease Progression
• Humans
• Periodontal Diseases (etiology)
• Surface Properties