Effects of Photofunctionalisation on Osseointegration and Stability of Dental Implants: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Dental implant osseointegration is crucial for the long term success of implant-supported restorations. Photofunctionalisation (PF), a novel surface modification technique, has been proposed as a means to enhance implant osseointegration. Aim: To evaluate the current evidence rega...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18895/66107_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_QC(AN_RDW_IS)_PF1(PS_OM)_PFA(PS_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Dental implant osseointegration is crucial for
the long term success of implant-supported restorations.
Photofunctionalisation (PF), a novel surface modification
technique, has been proposed as a means to enhance implant
osseointegration.
Aim: To evaluate the current evidence regarding the effects of
PF on dental implant osseointegration.
Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search was
conducted in electronic databases, including PubMed, Directory
of Open Access Journals, and Google Scholar, for studies
published up until August 2022. The search strategy combined
keywords related to dental implants, PF, and osseointegration.
Two independent reviewers screened the titles, abstracts, and
full texts of the identified studies, following predefined inclusion
and exclusion criteria. Data extraction and quality assessment
using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool for randomised clinical
trials, the ROBINS-I tool for non randomised studies, and the
The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for observational studies
were performed.
Results: A total of five studies met the inclusion criteria and
were included in the systematic review. The outcomes assessed
included implant stability, osseointegration, and survival rates.
The findings of the included studies suggested that PF of dental
implants may promote osseointegration by enhancing early
bone formation, increasing implant stability, and improving
Bone-To-Implant (BIC) contact.
Conclusion: The available evidence suggests that PF of dental
implants may have a positive impact on osseointegration.
However, due to the limited number of studies, further research
is needed to provide more definitive conclusions regarding
the clinical benefits of photofunctionalised dental implants in
pathologically compromised bone sites. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |