Microbial Biofilm Decontamination on Dental Implant Surfaces: A Mini Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

After insertion into the bone, implants osseointegrate, which is required for their long-term success. However, inflammation and infection around the implants may lead to implant failure leading to peri-implantitis and loss of supporting bone, which may eventually lead to failure of implant. Surface chemistry of the implant and lack of cleanliness on the part of the patient are related to peri-implantitis. The only way to get rid of this infection is decontamination of dental implants.

Objective

This systematic review intended to study decontamination of microbial biofilm methods on titanium implant surfaces used in dentistry.

Methods

The electronic databases Springer Link, Science Direct, and PubMed were explored from their inception until December 2020

SUBMITTER: Dhaliwal JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8531646 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature