Bone Contact (bone + contact)

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Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) of Poly(D,L lactide) (PDLLA) on Three Dimensional Bioglass® Structures

ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, Issue 8 2009
Valeria Califano
Matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) was used to coat Bioglass-based tissue engineering scaffolds with poly(D,L lactide). The polymer penetrated to some extent from the surface producing a graded porous composite material. This structure can be beneficial for application in osteochondral tissue engineering, where composite scaffolds are required exhibiting two distinct regions, one for cartilage integration (biopolymer) and the other one for bone contact (bioactive glass). [source]


In vivo effects of modification of hydroxyapatite/collagen composites with and without chondroitin sulphate on bone remodeling in the sheep tibia

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, Issue 1 2009
Wolfgang Schneiders
Abstract The addition of chondroitin sulphate (CS) to bone cements with calcium phosphate has lead to an enhancement of bone remodeling and an increase in new bone formation in small animals. The goal of this study was to verify the effect of CS in bone cements in a large animal model simulating a clinically relevant situation of a segmental cortical defect of a critical size on bone,implant interaction and bone remodeling. The influence of adding CS to hydroxyapatite/collagen (HA/Col) composites on host response was assessed in a standard sheep tibia model. A midshaft defect of 3 cm was created in the tibiae of 14 adult female sheep. The defect was filled with a HA/Col cement cylinder in seven animals and with a CS-modified hydroxyapatite/collagen (HA/Col/CS) cement cylinder in seven animals. In all cases the tibia was stabilized with an interlocked universal tibial nail. The animals in each group were analyzed with X-rays, CT scans, histology, immunohistochemistry, and enzymehistochemistry, as well as histomorphometric measurements. The X-ray investigation showed a significantly earlier callus reaction around the HA/Col/CS implants compared to HA/Col alone. The amount of newly formed bone at the end point of the experiment was significantly larger around HA/Col/CS cylinders both in the CT scan and in the histomorphometric analysis. There were still TRAP-positive osteoclasts around the HA/Col implants after 3 months. The number of osteopontin-positive osteoblasts and the direct bone contact were significantly higher around HA/Col/CS implants. We conclude that addition of CS enhances bone remodeling and new bone formation around HA/Col composites. © 2008 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 27:15,21, 2009 [source]


Effect of Compromised Cortical Bone on Implant Load Distribution

JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 8 2008
vanç Akça DDS
Abstract Purpose: To investigate photoelastically the difference in load distribution of dental implants with different implant neck designs in intact and compromised bone. Materials and Methods: Composite photoelastic models were fabricated using two different resins to simulate trabecular bone and a 1-mm thick layer of cortical bone. The following parallel-sided, threaded implants were centrally located in individual models representing intact and compromised cortical bone: Straumann (4.1-mm diameter × 12-mm length), AstraTech (4.0-mm diameter × 13-mm length), and 3i (3.75-mm diameter × 13-mm length). The compromised cortical bone condition was simulated by contaminating a 1-mm neck portion with Vaseline to impair the implant,resin interface. Vertical and oblique static loads were applied on the abutments, and the resulting stresses were monitored photoelastically and recorded photograhphically. Results: For the fully intact condition, the highest stresses were observed around the crest and apical region for all implant designs under vertical and inclined loads. There were no appreciable differences in magnitude or distribution between implant types. With compromised cortical bone, for all designs and load directions, higher stresses in the supporting structures were observed. Increased stresses were noted especially at the cortical bone,trabecular bone interface. Somewhat lower stress levels were observed with the 3i implant. Conclusions: The condition of implant,cortical bone contact has considerable influence on stress distribution. A compromised cortical bone condition caused higher level stresses for all implant designs tested. [source]


Development and validation of new model for microvascular transplantation of epiphyseal plate allografts with minimal adjoining epiphyseal and metaphyseal bone

MICROSURGERY, Issue 2 2003
M.Sc., Peter W. Bray M.D.
A model for the free allograft microvascular transplantation of rabbit proximal tibial epiphyseal plate allografts was developed, validated, and tested in an in vivo animal model. Transplants contained the minimum amount of adjacent epiphyseal and metaphyseal bone compatible with preservation of the epiphyseal-plate vascular supply, as determined by corrosion casting. Perfusion to this graft was evaluated quantitatively using radioactive microspheres, and qualitatively using India-ink injection. Female New Zealand White rabbits at 12 weeks of age were utilized. Vascularized transplantation of epiphyseal plate allografts was performed either into a defect of matched size in the iliac crest or into a soft-tissue pocket without bone contact. Cyclosporine A immunosuppression (CSA) was administered daily for 6 weeks. Two control groups underwent identical surgical procedures, but had no postoperative immunosuppression. Epiphyseal plates both with and without bone contact, in rabbits immunosuppressed postoperatively with CSA, demonstrated longitudinal growth and preserved viability as determined by positive bromodeoxyuridine uptake. Control epiphyseal plates transferred without postoperative immunosuppression were uniformly nonviable. This new model has value as a basis for further studies into the clinical applicability of isolated epiphyseal-plate transplants. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc. MICROSURGERY 23:153,163 2003 [source]


Bone Response Inside Free-Form Fabricated Macroporous Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds with and without an Open Microporosity

CLINICAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY AND RELATED RESEARCH, Issue 2 2007
Johan Malmström DDS
ABSTRACT Background:, The technique of free-form fabrication enables the production of controlled macroporous geometry inside ceramic scaffolds. Using scaffolds with identical macropore design makes it possible to study a relevant biological response linked to other specific changes of the material. Purpose:, This study investigates the role of open micropores in hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold during early bone healing to quantitatively ascertain whether microporosity in otherwise identical macroporous HA scaffolds can influence the bone response in rabbit tibia and femur at 6 weeks. Materials and Methods:, HA scaffolds (Ø: 3.8 mm) with and without microporosity were randomly installed in both cortical and trabecular bone sites of New Zealand White rabbits. The animals were sacrificed 6 weeks after surgery. Ground sections obtained from en bloc tissues containing scaffold and recipient bone were subjected to histological evaluation and histomorphometric analysis. Results:, Microscopy showed elevated amounts of bone ingrowth and bone contact inside the microporous HA (mHA) group as compared with non-mHA. Conclusion:, The current study indicates that the presence of open scaffold microporosity in HA, as determined by the fabrication process, enhances the ability of ceramic scaffolds to promote bone ingrowth and bone contact. [source]


Histologic Analysis of Clinical Biopsies Taken 6 Months and 3 Years after Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation with 80% Bovine Hydroxyapatite and 20% Autogenous Bone Mixed with Fibrin Glue

CLINICAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY AND RELATED RESEARCH, Issue 2 2001
Mats Hallman DDS
Abstract: Background: Bovine hydroxyapatite (Bio-Oss®, Geistlich Pharmaceutical, Wollhausen, Switzerland) has been suggested to be used in maxillary sinus floor augmentation procedures prior to or in conjunction with implant placement. However, the long-term histologic fate of this material is not well understood. Purpose: The aim with this study was to histologically evaluate the tissue response in patients to a mixture of bovine hydroxyapatite (BH), autogenous bone, and fibrin glue 6 months and 3 years after a maxillary sinus floor augmentation procedure. Materials and Method: Biopsies were taken from a group of 20 consecutive patients 6 months (n = 16) and 3 years (n = 12) after maxillary sinus floor augmentation with a mixture of BH (80%), autogenous bone (20%), and fibrin glue and prepared for histologic analysis. Results: Light microscopy and morphometry from biopsies taken after 6 months showed various amounts of mineralized bone tissue. The specimen area was occupied by 54.1 ± 12.6% nonmineralized tissue, followed by 21.2 ± 24.5% lamellar bone, 14.5 ± 10.3% BH particles, and 10.2 ± 13.4% woven bone. The nonmineralized tissue seen in bone-forming areas consisted of a loose connective tissue, rich with vessels and cells. There were no signs of resorption of the BH particles. The lamellar bone appeared to have originated from the recipient site and was seldom in contact with the BH particles. After 3 years, the nonmineralized tissue area had decreased to 36.0 ± 19.0% (p > .05) and consisted mainly of bone marrow tissue. The surface area of lamellar bone had increased to 50.7 ± 22.8% (p > .05), and there was almost no immature bone. The mean specimen area occupied by BH particles, was 12.4 ± 8.7% and had not changed from 6 months (not significant). Moreover, the sizes of the particles were similar after 6 months and 3 years. The degree of BH particle,bone contact had increased from 28.8%± 19.9% after 6 months to 54.5 ± 28.8% after 3 years (p > .05). Conclusion: Histology of specimens from maxillary sinuses augmented with 80% BH particles, 20% autogenous bone, and fibrin glue showed a positive bone tissue response after 6 months and 3 years after augmentation of the maxillary sinus floor prior to implant placement in a group fo 20 patients. The bone surrounding and in contact with the BH particles after 6 months was mainly immature woven bone, which with time was replaced by mature lamellar bone filling the interparticle space as observed in the 3-year specimens. Moreover, bone-integrated BH particles seem to be resistant to resorption. The results indicate that the procedure may be considered when only small amounts of intraoral autogenous bone graft are available. [source]


Histological and histomorphometrical analyses of biopsies harvested 11 years after maxillary sinus floor augmentation with deproteinized bovine and autogenous bone

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 9 2010
Arne Mordenfeld
Abstract Objective: The purpose of the present study was to histologically and histomorphometrically evaluate the long-term tissue response to deproteinized bovine bone (DPBB) particles used in association with autogenous bone and to compare particle size after 6 months and 11 years, in the same patients, in order to determine possible resorption. Material and methods: Twenty consecutive patients (14 women and six men) with a mean age of 62 years (range 48,69 years) with severe atrophy of the posterior maxilla were included in this study. Thirty maxillary sinuses with <5 mm subantral alveolar bone were augmented with a mixture of 80% DPBB and 20% autogenous bone. Eleven years (mean 11.5 years) after augmentation, biopsies were taken from the grafted areas of the 11 patients who volunteered to participate in this new surgical intervention. The following histomorphometrical measurements were performed in these specimens: total bone area in percentage, total area of the DPBB, total area of marrow space, the degree of DPBB,bone contact (percentage of the total surface length for each particle), the length of all DPBB particles and the area of all DPBB particles. The length and the area of the particles were compared with samples harvested from the same patients at 6 months (nine samples) and pristine particles from the manufacturer. Results: The biopsies consisted of 44.7±16.9% lamellar bone, 38±16.9% marrow space and 17.3±13.2% DPBB. The degree of DPBB to bone contact was 61.5±34%. There were no statistically significant differences between the length and area of the particles after 11 years compared with those measured after 6 months in the same patients or to pristine particles from the manufacturer. Conclusion: DPBB particles were found to be well integrated in lamellar bone, after sinus floor augmentation in humans, showing no significant changes in particle size after 11 years. To cite this article: Mordenfeld A, Hallman M, Johansson CB, Albrektsson T. Histological and histomorphometrical analyses of biopsies harvested 11 years after maxillary sinus floor augmentation with deproteinized bovine and autogenous bone. Clin. Oral Impl. Res. 21, 2010; 961,970. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2010.01939.x [source]


Orthodontic load on short maxillary implants with reduced sink depth: an experimental study

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 10 2008
H. Wehrbein
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate experimentally the positional stability and histomorphometric findings of length-reduced temporary anchorage devices (Orthosystem®, length: 4 mm) with reduced sink depth. Material and methods: For this purpose, four maxillary pre-molars (2P2, 3P3) were extracted from each of four foxhounds. After a 16-week alveolar healing period, 16 implants (four per dog) were inserted into the edentulous areas. Four implants (one per dog) were placed simultaneously in the mid-palatal area. The implants were intentionally submerged to about three-quarters of their length. After a 10-week unloaded implant healing period, the implants in the P3 areas and the palate were loaded (test implants) by means of transpalatal bars fixed on the implants in the P3 areas and Sentalloy traction springs (,2 N continuous force) inserted mid-sagittally between palatal implants and bars (force application period: 24 weeks). The implants in the P2 areas served as controls. Results: Clinical measurements and histological evaluation revealed positional stability of the loaded fixtures. Alveolar control implants (ACI) were inserted to a mean depth of 3.2 mm, alveolar test implants (ATI) to 3.3 mm and palatal test implants (PTI) to 2.6 mm. The mean direct bone contact percentage values were 71.3% (ACI), 79.6% (ATI) and 72.2% (PTI). Conclusion: These results suggest that, probably due to the relatively high percentage of bone contact with implant surface, only 3 mm of intrabony implant length is sufficient to retain positional stability during long-term orthodontic loading. [source]


Relevance of resonance frequency analysis to evaluate dental implant stability: simulation and histomorphometrical animal experiments

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 1 2008
Yoshihiro Ito
Abstract Background: Resonance frequency analysis (RFA) is applied to evaluate implant stability, and the clinical relevance of this application is accepted. However, a discrepancy between resonance frequency (RF) and other parameters of implant stability such as implant insertion torque and bone mineral density at the insertion site has been reported. In addition, the relation between RF and histological implant,bone contact has not been well documented. Purpose: To explain this discrepancy and to clarify the relation between RF and histological implant,bone contact, we conducted the present study. Materials and methods: A hydroxyapatite-coated implant, 4 mm diameter and 10 mm length, was used. We placed the implant in a small plastic box vertically and fixed the implant in the box with small screws at different height positions. An ,Osstell' transducer was mounted on the implant and RF was measured with or without loosening the screws. Twenty-four implants were placed in the tibiae of four mini-pigs. The animals were sacrificed 1, 2 and 4 weeks after the placement, and the RF of each implant was measured. Ground sections were prepared and implant,bone contact was histomophometrically measured. Results: Loosening the screw at the neck region of the implant remarkably decreased RF compared with the screws of the other regions. Correlation between RF and implant,bone contact, which was measured all around the implant, was not significant (r=0.221, P=0.299). However, the correlation coefficient increased to ,0.361' when implant,bone contact was measured at the neck of the implant (P=0.0835), although these two parameters were not statistically correlated. Conclusions: Although RF did not correlate with histological implant,bone contact, the present results demonstrated that a connection between the implant and bone at the neck region of the implant affects RF the most effectively, further suggesting the superiority of RFA in the process of implant treatment and the follow-up. The present results could explain the discrepancy between RFA and other parameters of implant stability. [source]


Histological evaluation of oral implants inserted with different surgical techniques into the trabecular bone of goats

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 4 2007
Manal M. Shalabi
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of implant surface topography and surgical technique on bone response. Material and methods: For the experiment, 48 screw-designed implants were used with two different surface finishes, i.e. machined and ,blasted, etched'. The implants were inserted into the left and right medial femoral condyle of eight goats using three different surgical approaches: press-fit (implant diameter=implant bed diamete(r), undersized (implant bed diameterbone contact and bone mass). Results: Light microscopy revealed that in general, the bone response to all implants was very similar. On the other hand, histomorphometry suggested that the bone-to-implant contact for the ,blasted, etched' implants inserted by an undersized technique was higher compared with machined implants and the other surgical approaches, but the observed differences were not significant. Bone mass measurements did not reveal the occurrence of clear differences between groups and surgical approaches. Conclusion: Supported by our findings, we conclude that implants provided with a ,blasted, etched' surface and installed in trabecular bone using an undersized preparation technique appear to support an enhanced bone,implant contact. The use of an osteotome technique did not lead to improved results. [source]


In vivo evaluation of the trabecular bone behavior to porous electrostatic spray deposition-derived calcium phosphate coatings

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 3 2007
Marijke C. Siebers
Abstract Objectives: Electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) is a new technique to deposit calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bone behavior of ESD CaP-coated implants with various degrees of crystallinities in the trabecular bone of the femoral condyle of goats. Material and methods: Using the ESD technique, thin porous CaP coatings were deposited on tapered, conical, screw-shaped titanium implants. Three different heat-treatments were applied, resulting in amorphous CaP (400°C, ESD1), crystalline carbonate apatite (500°C, ESD2), and crystalline carbonated hydroxyapatite (700°C, ESD3). Implants were inserted into the trabecular bone of the femoral condyles of goats for 12 weeks, and titanium (Ti) implants served as controls. Results: The results showed that ESD-derived coatings are osteocompatible. Histomorphometrical analysis showed that the application of a CaP coating resulted in more bone contact along the press-fit area of the implant compared with the Ti implants. Moreover, the percentage bone contact of the ESD3-coated implants was increased, compared with the Ti control group. Regarding the other coatings, no differences were found compared with the control group. Conclusion: Crystalline carbonated hydroxyapatite ESD-coated implants positively influenced the biological performance compared with Ti control implants. [source]


Injectable calcium phosphate cement as a filler for bone defects around oral implants: an experimental study in goats

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 3 2002
Luca Comuzzi
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical applicability and biological behavior of a newly developed injectable calcium phosphate (Ca-P) cement as bone filler for gaps around oral implants. Twenty-four step-like implants, creating gaps of 1 and 2 mm, were inserted into the trabecular bone of the medial femoral condyles of six goats. Four different situations were tested: (1) implant + gaps; (2) implant + gaps, but covered with a polylactic acid membrane; (3) implant + gaps that were filled with Ca-P cement; and (4) implant + gaps that were filled with Ca-P cement and covered with a membrane. All implants were left in place for 12 weeks. Histological and quantitative histomorphometrical measurements demonstrated that implants + gaps had generally poor bone contact at the implant base. Furthermore, fibrous encapsulation was observed in the gap part. In contrast, the presence of a membrane promoted bone ingrowth into the gap and also the bone contact at the implant base. Injection of Ca-P cement resulted in an almost complete filling of the gaps around the implant. The cement surface was completely covered by bone. Active resorption and remodeling of cement particles was observed, suggesting a pattern of slow resorption associated with full replacement with newly formed bone. Additional use of a membrane did not result in adjunctive benefits. Bone-to-implant contact at the implant base was comparable with the implants provided only with a membrane. In conclusion, the Ca-P cement used here showed excellent clinical handling properties combined with a superior bone behavior. On the other hand, the degradation rate of the material was still very slow. This current characteristic can hamper the final clinical applicability of the material as gap filler for periimplant or periodontal defects. Résumé Le but de l'étude présente a été d'évaluer l'application clinique et le comportement biologique d'un nouveau ciment de calcium de phosphate injectable (Ca-P) comme comblement osseux pour les cavités autour des implantes dentaires. Vingt-quatre implants créant des cavités de 1 et 2 mm ont été insérés dans l'os trabéculaire des condyles fémoraux moyens de six chèvres. Quatre situations différentes ont été testées: 1) implant + cavités; 2) implant = cavités recouvertes par une membrane en acide polylactique, 3) implant + cavités comblées par le ciment Ca-P et 4) implant + cavités comblées par le ciment Ca-P et recouvertes par une membrane. Tous les implants ont été laissés in situ pendant douze semaines. Les mesures histologiques et quantitatives histomorphométriques ont démontré que les implants + cavités avaient généralement un contact osseux pauvre au niveau de la base implantaire. De plus, une encapsulation fibreuse était observée dans la partie cavité. Par contre, la présence d'une membrane favorisait la croissance osseuse dans la cavité ainsi que le contact osseux à la base de l'implant. L'injection du cément Ca-P résultait en une réparation quasi complète des cavités autour de l'implant. La surface cémentaire était complètement recouverte d'os. La résorption active et le remodelage des particules de cément étaient observés, ce qui suggérait un système de résorption lente associéà un remplacement complet par de l'os néóformé. L'usage additionnel d'une membrane ne s'accompagnait pas de bénéfice supplémentaire. Le contact os/implant à la base de l'implant était comparable à celui des implants installés seulement avec une membrane. En conclusion, le ciment Ca-P possèdait des propriétés cliniques excellentes combinées à un comportement osseux supérieur. Par contre le taux de dégradation du matériel était toujours très lent. Cette caractéristique pourrait gêner l'application clinique finale de ce matériel en tant que comblement des cavités autour des implants ou dans les lésions parodontales. Zusammenfassung Das Ziel dieser Studie war es, die klinische Anwendbarkeit und das biologische Verhalten eines neu entwickelten injizierbaren Kalziumphosphatzements (Ca-P) als Knochenfüller bei oralen Implantaten auszuwerten. Vierundzwanzig stufenförmige Implantate, welche Defekte von 1 und 2 mm kreieren, wurden in den trabekulären Knochen der medialen femoralen Kondylen von 6 Ziegen eingesetzt. Vier verschiedene Situationen wurden getestet: 1) Implantat + Defekte; 2) Implantat + Defekte, aber bedeckt mit einer Membran aus Polimilchsäure; 3) Implantat + Defekte, welche mit Ca-P-Zement gefüllt wurden; 4) Implantat + Defekte, welche mit Ca-P-Zement gefüllt und mit einer Membran bedeckt wurden. Alle implantate wurden 12 Wochen belassen. Histologische und quantitative histomorphometrische Messungen zeigten, dass Implantate + Defekte generell schlechten Knochenkontakt an der Implantatbasis aufwiesen. Ausserdem wurde eine fibröse Einkapselung im Bereich der Defekte beobachtet. Im Gegensatz dazu bewirkte die Präsenz einer Membran das Einwachsen von Knochen in die Defekte und der Knochenkontakt an der Implantatbasis wurde gefördert. Die Injektion von Ca-P-Zement resultierte in einer fast kompletten Auffüllung der Defekte um die Implantate. Die Zementoberfläche war völlig mit Knochen bedeckt. Es konnte eine aktive Resorption und eine Remodellierung der Zementpartikel beobachtet werden. Dies lässt ein Muster mit langsamer Resorption assoziiert mit komplettem Ersatz durch neugebildeten Knochen vermuten. Die zusätzliche Verwendung einer Membran brachte keine weiteren Vorteile. Der Knochen-/Implantat-Kontakt an der Implantatbasis war vergleichbar mit den Implantaten, die nur mit einer Membran abgedeckt worden waren. Zusammenfassend kann festgehalten werden, dass der verwendete Ca-P-Zement eine exzellente Handhabung kombiniert mit ausserodentlichem Knochenverhalten zeigte. Andererseits war die Zersetzungsrate des Materials immer noch sehr Gering. Diese momentanen Eigenschaften können letztendlich die klinische Anwendbarkeit des Materials als Defektfüller bei periimplantären und parodontalen Defekten behindern. Resumen La intención del presente estudio fue evaluar la aplicabilidad clínica y el comportamiento biológico de un cemento recientemente desarrollado de fosfato de calcio (Ca-P) como relleno óseo para huecos alrededor de los implantes orales. Se insertaron veinticuatro implantes del tipo escalón creando huecos de 1 y 2 mm en el hueso trabecular de los cóndilos femorales mediales de 6 cabras. Se probaron cuatro situaciones diferentes: 1) implantes + huecos; 2) implantes + huecos, pero cubiertos con una membrana de ácido poliláctico; 3) implantes + huecos que se rellenaron con cemento de Ca-P; y 4) + huecos que se rellenaron con cemento de Ca-P y se cubrieron con una membrana. Todos los implantes se dejaron en su lugar durante 12 semanas. las mediciones histológicas e histomorfométricas cuantitativas demonstraron que los implantes + huecos tuvieron generalmente un contacto óseo pobre en la base del implante. Posteriormente, se observó una encapsulación fibrosa en la parte del hueco. En contraste, la presencia de la membrana promocionó el crecimiento óseo hacia el hueco y también el contacto óseo en la base del implante. La inyección de cemento Ca-P resultó en un casi completo relleno de los huecos alrededor del implante. La superficie del cemento se cubrió completamente de hueso. La reabsorción activa y la remodelación de las partículas de cemento fueron observadas, lo cual sugiere un patrón de reabsorción lenta asociada con una completa sustitución con hueso neoformado. El uso adicional de la membrana no resultó en beneficios adicionales. El contacto hueso implante en la base del implante fue comparable con los implantes que solo tenían la membrana. En conclusión, el uso de cemento de Ca-P mostró excelentes propiedades de manejo clínico combinado con un superior comportamiento óseo. Por otro lado, el índice de degradación del material fue muy lento. Estas características actuales pueden estorbar la aplicabilidad clínica final del material como rellenador de huecos alrededor de defectos periodontales o perimplantarios. [source]


Effect of RGD peptide coating of titanium implants on periimplant bone formation in the alveolar crest

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 3 2002
An experimental pilot study in dogs
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to analyse the effect of organic coating of titanium implants on periimplant bone formation and bone/implant contact. Three types of implants were used: (i) Ti6Al4V implants with polished surface (control 1) (ii) Ti6Al4V implants with collagen coating (control 2) (iii) Ti6Al4V implants with collagen coating and covalently bound RGD peptides. All implants had square cross-sections with an oblique diameter of 4.6 mm and were inserted press fit into trephine burr holes of 4.6 mm in the mandibles of 10 beagle dogs. The implants of five animals each were evaluated after a healing period of 1 month and 3 months, during which sequential fluorochrome labelling of bone formation was performed. Bone formation was evaluated by morphometric measurement of the newly formed bone around the implant and the percentage of implant bone contact. After 1 month there was only little bone/implant contact, varying between 2.6 and 6.7% in the cortical bone and 4.4 and 5.7% in the cancellous bone, with no significant differences between the three types of implants. After 3 months, implants with polished surfaces exhibited 26.5 and 31.2% contact in the cortical and cancellous bone, respectively, while collagen-coated implants had 19.5 and 28.4% bone contact in these areas. Implants with RGD coating showed the highest values with 42.1% and 49.7%, respectively. Differences between the surface types as such were not significant, but the increase in bone/implant contact from 1 to 3 months postoperatively was significant only in the group of RGD-coated implants (P = 0.008 and P = 0.000). The results of this pilot study thus provide only weak evidence that coating of titanium implants with RGD peptides in the present form and dosage may increase periimplant bone formation in the alveolar process. The results therefore require further verification in a modified experimental setting. Résumé Le but de l'étude présente a été d'évaluer l'effet d'un recouvrement organique des implants en titane sur la formation osseuse paro?mplantaire et le contact os/implant. Trois types d'implants ont été utilisés: 1) implants Ti6AI4V avec surface polie (contrôle 1), 2) implants Ti6AI4V avec recouvrement de collagène (contrôle 2), 3) implants Ti6aI4V avec recouvrement de collagène et des peptides RGD accrochés de manière covalente. Tous les implants avaient une section carrée avec un diamètre oblique de 4.6 mm et étaient insérés dans des trous percés à l'aide de trépans de 4.6 mm dans la mandibule de dix chiens beagle. Les implants de cinq animaux ont étéévalués après une période de guérison d'un mois et de trois mois durant laquelle un marquage fluochrome séquentiel de la néoformation osseuse a été effectué. La formation osseuse a étéévaluée par mesure morphométrique de l'os néoformé autour de l'implant et par pourcentage de contact os/implant. Après un mois, il n'y avait que peu de contact os/implant, variant entre 2.6 et 6.7% dans l'os cortical et 4.4 et 5.7% dans l'os spongieux, sans aucune différence significative entre les trois types d'implants. Après trois mois, les implants avec les surfaces polies montraient respectivement 26.5 et 31.2% d'os cortical et spongieux, tandis que les implants recouverts de collagène avaient 19.5 et 28.4% de contact osseux dans ces zones. Les implants avec le recouvrement RGD avaient les valeurs les plus importantes avec respectivement 42.1% et 49.7%. Les différences entre les types de surface n'étaient pas significatives mais l'augmentation du contact os/implant de 1 à 3 mois après l'opération n'était significative que dans le groupe RGD (P=0.008 et P=0.0000). Les résultats de cette ewtude pilote n'ont donc mis en évidence qu'une maigre preuve que les recouvrements des implants en titane par les petpides RGD sous la forme présente et le dosage présent, pouvaient augmenter la formation osseuse paro?mplantaire dans le processus alvéolaire. Ces résultats requièrent donc davantage de vérifications dans un système expérimental modifié. Zusammenfassung Es war das Ziel dieser Untersuchung, den Einfluss einer organischen Beschichtung von Titanimplantaten auf die periimplantäre Knochenformation und auf den KnochenImplantatkontakt zu analysieren. Drei Typen von Implantaten wurden verwendet: i) Ti6AI4V Implantate mit polierter Oberfläche (Kontrolle 1), ii) Ti6AI4V Implantate mit Kollagenbeschichtung (Kontrolle 2), iii) Ti6AI4V Implantate mit Kollagenbeschichtung und kovalent gebundenen RGD-Peptiden. Alle Implantate hatten einen quadratischen Querschnitt mit einem Querdurchmesser von 4.6 mm. Sie wurden in die Unterkiefer von zehn Beaglehunden in zylindrische Bohrungen mit einem Durchmesser von 4.6 mm mit Pressitz eingesetzt. Die Implantate von je funf Tieren wurden nach einer Helungszeit von einem bzw. drei Monaten ausgewertet. Während der gesamten Zeit wurden sequentielle Fluorochrommarkierungen der Knochenbildung durchgeführt. Die Knochenbildung wurde durch morphometrische Messungen des neugebildeten Knochens um die Implantate und durch Messungen der prozentualen Anteile des Knochen-/Implantatkontakts ausgewertet. Nach 1 Monat war nur wenig Knochen-/Implantatkontakt vorhanden. Er variierte zwischen 2.6 und 6.7% im kortikalen Knochen und zwischen 4.4 und 5.7% im spongiösen Knochen. Zwischen den drei Implantattypen bestanden keine signifikanten Unterschiede. Nach drei Monaten zeigten die Implantate mit polierten Oberflächen 26.5% Knochenkontakt im kortikalen bzw. 31.2% im spongiösen Knochen, während die kollagenbeschichteten Implantate 19.5% und 28.4% Knochenkontakt in diesen Regionen zeigten. Implantate mit RGD-Beschichtung zeigten mit 42.1% bzw. 49.7% die höchsten Werte. Zwischen den Oberflächentypen bestanden keine signifikanten Unterschiede. Nur in der Gruppe mit RGD-beschichteten Implantaten nahm der Knochen-/Implantatkontakt zwischen 1 bis 3 Monaten nach Chirurgie signifikant zu (P=0.008 und P=0.000). Die Resultate dieser zeigen nur mit schwacher Evidenz, dass die Beschichtung von Titanimplantaten mit RGD-Peptiden in der vorliegenden Form und Dosierung die periimplantäre Knochenformation im Alveolarkamm erhöht. Die Resultate müssen daher in einem modifizerten experimentellen Aufbau verifiziert werden. Resumen La intención del presente estudio fue analizar el efecto de la cobertura orgánica de implantes de titanio en la formación de hueso y contacto hueso/implante. Se usaron tres tipos de implantes: i) implantes de Ti6AI4V con superficie pulida (control 1), ii) implantes Ti6AI4V con cubierta de colágeno (control 2), iii) implantes de Ti6AI4V con cubierta de colágeno y péptidos RGD con unión convalente. Todos los implantes tenían secciones cuadradas con un diámetro oblicuo de 4.6 mm y se insertaron a presión en orificios trepanados de 4.6 mm en las mandíbulas de 10 perros beagle. Se evaluaron los implantes de 5 animales tras un periodo de cicatrización de un mes y tres meses los otros cinco, durante este tiempo se llevó a cabo marcado secuencial con fluorocromo de la formación de hueso. La formación de hueso se evaluó mediante mediciones morfométricas del hueso neoformado alrededor del implante y el porcentaje de contacto hueso implante. Tras 1 mes existió muy poco contacto hueso/implante variando entre 2.6 y 6.7% en el hueso cortical y 4.4 y 5.7% en el hueso esponjoso sin diferencias significativas entre los tres tipos de implantes. Tras tres meses, los implantes con superficies pulidas exhibieron un 26.5 y 31.2% en el hueso cortical y esponjoso, respectivamente, mientras que los implantes con cubiertas de colágeno tuvieron un 19.5 y un 28.4% de contacto óseo en estas áreas. Los implantes con cubiertas de RGD mostraron los valores más altos con un 42.1 y un 49.7% respectivamente. Las diferencias ente tipos de superficie como tales no fueron significativas pero el incremento de contacto hueso/implante de 1 a 3 meses tras la operación fue significativo solo en el grupo de implantes con cubierta RGD (P=0.008 y P=0.000). Los resultados de este estudio piloto aunque han mostrado solo una débil evidencia, que la cobertura de implantes de titanio con péptidos RGD en la forma y dosis presente pueden incrementar la formación de hueso periimplantario en el proceso alveolar. Los resultados, por lo tanto, requieren una posterior verificación en una situación experimental modificada. [source]


Effect of surface roughness and calcium phosphate coating on the implant/bone response

CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 4 2000
Tohru Hayakawa
The influence of surface roughness and calcium phosphate (Ca-P) coating on the bone response of titanium implants was investigated. Four types of titanium implants, i.e. as-machined, grit blasted, as-machined with Ca-P sputter coating, and grit blasted with Ca-P sputter coating, were prepared. The Ca-P sputter-coating, produced by using the RF magnetron sputter technique, was rapid heat-treated with infrared radiation at 600°C. These implants were inserted into the left and right femoral condyles and the left and right tibial diaphyses of the rabbits. After implantation periods of 2 and 12 weeks, the bone,implant interface was evaluated histologically and histomorphometrically. Histological evaluation revealed no new bone formation around different implant materials after 2 weeks of implantation. After 12 weeks, bone healing was almost completed. For both tibial and femoral implants, Ca-P coated implants always showed a higher amount of bone contact than either of the non-coated implants. On the other hand, surface roughness improved only the response to implants inserted into the tibial diaphysis. On the basis of these findings, we concluded that 1) deposition of a sputtered Ca-P coating on an implant has a beneficial effect on the bone response to this implant during the healing phase, and 2) besides implant surface conditions the bone response is also determined by local implant site conditions. [source]