Implant Abutment Cleaning by Plasma of Argon: 5‐Year Follow‐Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Plasma of argon could be used to disinfect implant abutments before insertion to minimize future peri-implant bone resorption.

Influence of plasma cleaning procedure on the interaction between soft tissue and abutments: a randomized controlled histologic study

“…In vitro studies have demonstrated that plasma of argon treatment can activate the surfaces at the atomic and molecular levels, preserving the integrity of the titanium surface (Canullo et al 2016b). This activation enhances the activity of bone-forming cells at the tissue-implant interface (Canullo et al 2016a). The results of the present in vivo study confirm the outcomes of the already published interim study (Canullo et al 2014a,b), where 18 patients were treated with dental implants and 18 abutments were connected at the second surgery.…”

“…; Canullo et al. ). In vitro studies have demonstrated that plasma of argon treatment can activate the surfaces at the atomic and molecular levels, preserving the integrity of the titanium surface (Canullo et al.…”

“…This activation enhances the activity of bone‐forming cells at the tissue–implant interface (Canullo et al. ). The results of the present in vivo study confirm the outcomes of the already published interim study (Canullo et al.…”

“…Plasma of argon cleaning procedure over implant abutment has also been related to a decrease in marginal bone loss around implants and to a higher mean gain at the soft tissue margin compared to abutments with no treatment procedure (Canullo et al. ). It has even been seen that the combination of established brushing and cold atmospheric plasma may be a promising strategy to treat peri‐implantitis in an in vitro study (Duske et al.…”

“…In the literature, dental implants able to improve the soft tissue attachment and osseointegration are being actively pursued (Seon et al 2015;Canullo et al 2016a). In vitro studies have demonstrated that plasma of argon treatment can activate the surfaces at the atomic and molecular levels, preserving the integrity of the titanium surface (Canullo et al 2016b).…”