Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation
The aim of the current experimental study was to comparatively assess the surface alterations in titanium and titanium-zirconium alloy implants in terms of thread pitch topography after irradiation with an Er:YAG laser, which is recommended in the literature for its sterilizing effect in the treatme...
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| author | Mustafa Ayna Johannes Spille Yahya Açil Jan-Tobias Weitkamp Jörg Wiltfang Cemal Esen Aydin Gülses |
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| description | The aim of the current experimental study was to comparatively assess the surface alterations in titanium and titanium-zirconium alloy implants in terms of thread pitch topography after irradiation with an Er:YAG laser, which is recommended in the literature for its sterilizing effect in the treatment of contaminated implant surfaces. Roxolid<sup>®</sup> and SLA<sup>®</sup> (Sand-blasted, Large-grit, Acid-etched) implants from Straumann<sup>®</sup> company with the same macro topography were investigated. The surface treatment was carried out using a wavelength of 2940 nm, 60 s irradiation time, a frequency of 10 Hz, and energies between 120 mJ and 250 mJ. The alterations were quantitatively analyzed by conducting roughness analysis via white light interferometry and qualitatively using SEM images. Roxolid<sup>®</sup> could particularly maintain its surface topography at a level of 160 mJ. At an energy level of 250 mJ, the surface properties of the pitch could be significantly altered for the first time. Compared to the Standard Plus dental implants studied, no distinct removal of the material from the surface was detected. The alloy properties of Roxolid<sup>®</sup> confirm the manufacturer’s statement in terms of stability and could offer advantages in peri-implantitis management if decontamination has been selected. However, as a part of a respective strategy, smoothening of a Roxolid<sup>®</sup> implant surface requires a significantly higher energy level compared to SLA-Standard<sup>®</sup> dental implants. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e9a10923b66148c7b58fe3088df608e92023-11-24T09:00:37ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442022-11-011522788910.3390/ma15227889Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG IrradiationMustafa Ayna0Johannes Spille1Yahya Açil2Jan-Tobias Weitkamp3Jörg Wiltfang4Cemal Esen5Aydin Gülses6Department of Periodontology, Bonn University, 53111 Bonn, GermanyDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrecht University, 24105 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrecht University, 24105 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrecht University, 24105 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrecht University, 24105 Kiel, GermanyLaser Technology, Ruhr University, 44801 Bochum, GermanyDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrecht University, 24105 Kiel, GermanyThe aim of the current experimental study was to comparatively assess the surface alterations in titanium and titanium-zirconium alloy implants in terms of thread pitch topography after irradiation with an Er:YAG laser, which is recommended in the literature for its sterilizing effect in the treatment of contaminated implant surfaces. Roxolid<sup>®</sup> and SLA<sup>®</sup> (Sand-blasted, Large-grit, Acid-etched) implants from Straumann<sup>®</sup> company with the same macro topography were investigated. The surface treatment was carried out using a wavelength of 2940 nm, 60 s irradiation time, a frequency of 10 Hz, and energies between 120 mJ and 250 mJ. The alterations were quantitatively analyzed by conducting roughness analysis via white light interferometry and qualitatively using SEM images. Roxolid<sup>®</sup> could particularly maintain its surface topography at a level of 160 mJ. At an energy level of 250 mJ, the surface properties of the pitch could be significantly altered for the first time. Compared to the Standard Plus dental implants studied, no distinct removal of the material from the surface was detected. The alloy properties of Roxolid<sup>®</sup> confirm the manufacturer’s statement in terms of stability and could offer advantages in peri-implantitis management if decontamination has been selected. However, as a part of a respective strategy, smoothening of a Roxolid<sup>®</sup> implant surface requires a significantly higher energy level compared to SLA-Standard<sup>®</sup> dental implants.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/22/7889Er:YAGdentalperi-implantitisroughnesstitanium-zirconium alloy |
| spellingShingle | Mustafa Ayna Johannes Spille Yahya Açil Jan-Tobias Weitkamp Jörg Wiltfang Cemal Esen Aydin Gülses Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation Materials Er:YAG dental peri-implantitis roughness titanium-zirconium alloy |
| title | Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation |
| title_full | Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation |
| title_short | Investigation of Topographical Alterations in Titanium-Zirconium-Alloy Implant Threads following Er:YAG Irradiation |
| title_sort | investigation of topographical alterations in titanium zirconium alloy implant threads following er yag irradiation |
| topic | Er:YAG dental peri-implantitis roughness titanium-zirconium alloy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/22/7889 |
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