Dental implant surface morphology, chemical composition, and topography following double wavelength (2780/940 nm) laser irradiation. An in vitro study

• Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate morphology alterations, chemical composition, and topography of moderately rough dental implants following double-wavelength laser irradiation. Material and Methods: Commercial-grade titanium dental implants representing different surface characteristics (Osseospeed [OS], TiUnite [TiU], and Roxolid SLActive [RS]) were used. Laser irradiation was performed using a computer-controlled robotic device with calibrated energy/power settings and deionized water spray. Micro-, nano-morphology surface alterations, chemical composition, and surface topography (Sa, Sds, Sdr) in the test group (laser plus water), control group A (water only), and control group B (no treatment) were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and white light laser profilometer (Interferometry). Results: SEM-evaluation revealed minor between-group differences in micro- and nano-morphology within each implant system. Significant overall differences in surface element content were observed between the test and control group B for all implant systems (p <.05). For the test compared with control group B, statistically significantly higher oxygen content was detected for OS and RS (p <.05), a corresponding significant difference was detected for carbon for TiU (p <.05). For RS, a significantly lower content of titanium and zirconium was detected within the test group (p <.05). A significant difference in topography between test and control group B was observed for OS (Sa: p =.039 and Sdr: p =.041) with the highest roughness value for control group B. Conclusions: Altered chemical composition and surface topography were observed for all implant surfaces compared with untreated control following double wavelength laser irradiation. A clinical evaluation of the impact of the altered surface composition following double wavelength laser irradiation on the ability to reosseointegrate appears warranted.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Odontologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Dentistry (hsv//eng)

Keyword

alteration

dental implant

laser

titanium

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