Peri-Implant Bone Behavior after Single Drill versus Multiple Sequence for Osteotomy Drill.

OBJECTIVES: The present study aims to compare the drilling protocol effect on osseointegration event in three commercially available titanium dental implants with different drill protocol using a rabbit tibia model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three different drilling sequences were compared as follows: drilling sequence using a single unique drill of 4.2 mm conical implant (Group 1), drilling sequence using 3 consecutive cylindrical drills for a 4.1 mm cylindrical implant (Group 2), and drilling sequence using 3 consecutive conical drills for a 4.3 mm conical implant (Group 3). For each group, 18 drilling procedures and implant placements were performed, totalizing 54 commercially available titanium dental implants. The samples were removed 6 weeks after implantation. Resonance frequency analyses (RFA) were performed immediately after the implantation, and at 6 weeks removal torque test (RTt) and histological analysis were performed. RESULTS: The RFA measured showed statistical difference between the groups in time 1 and no significant statistical differences in time 2 (p > 0.05). In the RTt no significant difference was found between the 3 groups tested. Histomorphometric analysis showed no significant difference between groups in the bone-to-implant contact% (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: In the present preclinical study, osteotomy using a single bur did not show differences regarding the proposed and evaluated tests parameters for assessing the peri-implant behavior.

Análise comparativa in vivo do potencial de osseointegração entre três marcas de implantes líderes no mercado europeu / In vivo comparative analysis of the osseointegration potential among three leading implant brands in the European market

Objetivos: avaliar in vivo (histomorfometricamente) o potencial de osseointegração de três marcas comerciais de implantes consideradas como de primeira linha no mercado mundial. Material e métodos: seis coelhos New Zealand, de mesmo peso e idade, receberam 24 implantes de diâmetros similares e comprimentos iguais, de três marcas com tratamentos de superfície variados: G1 (Nobel Biocare, Nobel Replace), G2 (MIS, V3) e G3 (Straumann, Bone Level). Os implantes foram colocados nas metáfises proximais e distais seguindo os protocolos de osteotomia. Após anestesia e sacrífi co dos animais, os implantes foram retirados 45 dias depois para análise histomorfométrica. Ainda, um implante de cada marca foi submetido à análise por MEV (Philips XL30) com diferentes aumentos, sendo as imagens obtidas no modo BSEs. A porcentagem de contato osso-implante entre os grupos foi analisada pelo teste Anova (α=0,05). Resultados: os três modelos de tratamento superficial produziram alta osteocondutividade e boa formação óssea, não havendo diferença entre os valores BIC (p=0,94). Conclusão: as três superfícies testadas apresentaram um grau de osseointegração muito similar.

Objectives: to evaluate by histomorphometrical methods (in vivo) the osseointegration potential of three different implant brands in the world market. Material and methods: six New Zealand rabbits of similar weight and age received 24 dental implants of similar diameters and same length, with three different implant surfaces G1 (Nobel Biocare, Nobel Replace), G2 (MIS, V3), e G3 (Straumann, Bone Level). The implants were installed at the proximal mesial and distal surfaces according the recommend osteotomies. After anesthesia and sacrifice, the implants were retrieved 45 days later for histomorphometrical analysis. Also, one implant from each company was evaluated under SEM BSE mode. The BIC percentage among groups was compared by statistical analysis (One-way ANOVA, 5% level of significance). Results: all three different implant surfaces provided high osteoconductivity and good bone formation, with no significant differences (p=0.94). Conclusion: similar osseointegration patterns were verified among the three tested implant brands.

DNA damage in dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells: An in vitro study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential use of a DNA comet assay, DNA fragmentation fluorimetric assay and reactive oxygen species levels as potential biomarkers of genome conditions of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) isolated from dog canine teeth. Mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from the dental pulp collected from dog teeth. The results obtained suggest the ideal moment for clinical application of cellular therapy for this type of cell. The cell culture was maintained with Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium supplemented with 10.00% fetal bovine serum for eight passages. During each passage, cell proliferation, oxidative stress and level of DNA fragmentation were assessed by3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyltetrazolium (MTT) assay, testing 2,7 dichlorodihydro-fluorescein-diacetate and PicoGreen®, respectively. There were important differences among the first three DPSC passages compared to passages 4-8 and a large number of nuclei with some levels of DNA damage (30.00 to 40.00% in initial DPSC passages and > 50.00% in late passages), indicating in vitro DPSC genomic fragility. Within the limitations of this study, the results suggest these relatively simple and inexpensive approaches - comet and DNA fragmentation assays - could help sort stem cells with less DNA damage for use in research or therapies.

The influence of drill length and irrigation system on heat production during osteotomy preparation for dental implants: an ex vivo study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to measure the influence of drill length and irrigation system on heat production during osteotomy preparation for dental implants using bovine bone rib as experimental model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three groups were created: Group 1: drilling with three consecutive burs with double irrigation (internal and external) for a 4.0 mm conical implant; and Group 2 and Group 3: drilling with three consecutive burs with external irrigation for a 4.1 mm cylindrical implant and for a 4.3 mm conical implant, respectively. Four lengths were tested: 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm; in site prepared on bovine ribs using a surgical unit linked to a testing device, to standardize and simulate implant drilling procedures. Bone temperature variations were recorded using three thermocouples in different positions as of the crestal bone: 2 mm, position (p1); 7 mm, position 2 (p2); and 12 mm, position 3 (p3). RESULTS: The highest temperature changes were invariably recorded during the process of withdrawal. Significantly lower temperature changes (P < 0.02) could be recorded at maximum drilling depths during the shearing process regardless of drilling depth or irrigation method. Double irrigation was associated with significantly lower temperatures compared with external irrigation by the use of implant drills (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this ex vivo study was possible concluded that the use a double irrigation system in multiple conventional drill for osteotomy can decrease the heat generation when increase the drill length.

Analysis of Implant Strength After Implantoplasty in Three Implant-Abutment Connection Designs: An In Vitro Study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the resistance to static fatigue of implants with different connections before and after implantoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty conical implants and 60 abutments were used; 4-mm-diameter versions were available for each model. Three groups (n = 20) were established based on the following implant connections: external hexagon (group 1), internal hexagon (group 2), and Morse taper (group 3). The implants of each group were submitted to a compressive load before (n = 10) and after the implantoplasty (n = 10). The wear was performed in a mechanical lathe machine using a carbide bur, and the final dimensions of each sample were measured. All groups were subjected to quasi-static loading at a 30-degree angle to the implant axis in a universal testing machine and 5 mm out of the implant support. RESULTS: After the implantoplasty, the mean final diameter was 3.13 ± 0.033 mm for group 1, 3.23 ± 0.023 mm for group 2, and 3.25 ± 0.03 mm for group 3. The mean fracture strengths for the groups before and after the implantoplasty were, respectively, 773.1 ± 13.16 N and 487.1 ± 93.72 N in group 1; 829.4 ± 14.12 N and 495.7 ± 85.24 N in group 2; and 898.1 ± 19.25 N and 717.6 ± 77.25 N in group 3. CONCLUSION: Resistance to loading decreased significantly after implantoplasty, and varied among the three implant connection designs.

Effects of different torque levels on the implant-abutment interface in a conical internal connection.

The fit of the implant-abutment interface was assessed by the metallographic technique and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), using solid abutment types at different torque levels. Forty Morse taper connections and forty solid abutments were used at different torque levels (repeated after 10 minutes) in the following groups (n = 10): 25 Ncm (group g1), 30 Ncm (group g2), 35 Ncm (group g3), and 40 Ncm (group g4). The samples were embedded in a metallographic resin, sectioned lengthwise, and polished. SEM images were used to measure the linear contacts and the fits between abutments and the internal walls of the implant. The overall mean gap and standard deviation were as follows: 9.0 ± 1.36 µm for group g1, 7.9 ± 2.81 µm for group g2, 2.0 ± 0.76 µm for group g3, and 0.3 ± 0.40 µm for group g4. A significant difference was observed in the average fit values between the groups (p < 0.05). The linear area of contact between the abutment and the implant increased as torque augmented. This study demonstrated that higher insertion torque values in a conical internal connection increase the fit (contact) of the implant-abutment interface.

Effects of different torque levels on the implant-abutment interface in a conical internal connection

Abstract The fit of the implant-abutment interface was assessed by the metallographic technique and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), using solid abutment types at different torque levels. Forty Morse taper connections and forty solid abutments were used at different torque levels (repeated after 10 minutes) in the following groups (n = 10): 25 Ncm (group g1), 30 Ncm (group g2), 35 Ncm (group g3), and 40 Ncm (group g4). The samples were embedded in a metallographic resin, sectioned lengthwise, and polished. SEM images were used to measure the linear contacts and the fits between abutments and the internal walls of the implant. The overall mean gap and standard deviation were as follows: 9.0 ± 1.36 µm for group g1, 7.9 ± 2.81 µm for group g2, 2.0 ± 0.76 µm for group g3, and 0.3 ± 0.40 µm for group g4. A significant difference was observed in the average fit values between the groups (p < 0.05). The linear area of contact between the abutment and the implant increased as torque augmented. This study demonstrated that higher insertion torque values in a conical internal connection increase the fit (contact) of the implant-abutment interface.