Bacterial Colonization and Dental Implants: A Microbiological Study

Purpose: Nanomaterials have a plethora of applications in the field of dental sciences. Due to their peculiar properties and distinguishing characteristics, nanomaterials are used as candidates for coating titanium, acrylic, and PLA/PCL-based dental implants. This article reviews various nanomaterials that can impart antibacterial properties and be used as implant coating materials. Methods: Research articles published between 1992 and 2021, based on nanomaterial coatings for dental applications, were retrieved from Google Scholar and were thoroughly studied. Results: The research articles reviewed indicated that a substantial amount of progress had been made in the area of antibacterial resistance of nanomaterial-based coatings for dental implants. This work’s main contribution lies in a comprehensive review of the various nanostructures that inhibit the nurturing of bacterial biofilms on implants, thus diminishing the probability of any infection. Significance: Given the reported results, additional clinical research and investigation on nanostructure-coated implants aids in efficient implementation.

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A Review of Antibacterial Nanomaterial Modifications for Dental Implants

Mateti

Tummala

Aditya

2023

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Development of a Surface-Functionalized Titanium Implant for Promoting Osseointegration: Surface Characteristics, Hemocompatibility, and In Vivo Evaluation

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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of surface-modified biomedical titanium (Ti) dental implant on osseointegration. The surfaces were modified using an innovative dip-coating technique (IDCT; sandblasted, large-grit, and acid-etched, then followed by coating with the modified pluronic F127 biodegradable polymer). The surface morphology and hemocompatibility evaluations were investigated by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, while the contact analysis was observed by goniometer. The IDCT-modified Ti implant was also implanted in patients with missing teeth by single-stage surgical procedure then observed immediately and again four months after placement by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) imaging. It was found that the IDCT-modified Ti implant was rougher than the dental implant without surface modification. Contact angle analysis showed the IDCT-modified Ti implant was lower than the dental implant without surface modification. The hemocompatibility evaluations showed greater red blood cell aggregation and fibrin filament formation on the IDCT-modified Ti implant. The radiographic and CBCT image displayed new bone formation at four months after the IDCT-modified Ti implant placement. Therefore, this study suggests that the IDCT-modified Ti dental implant has great potential to accelerate osseointegration.

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Bacterial Colonization and Dental Implants: A Microbiological Study

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A Review of Antibacterial Nanomaterial Modifications for Dental Implants

A Review of Antibacterial Nanomaterial Modifications for Dental Implants

Development of a Surface-Functionalized Titanium Implant for Promoting Osseointegration: Surface Characteristics, Hemocompatibility, and In Vivo Evaluation

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