Surface Analysis of Titanium After Sterilization: Role in Implant-Tissue Interface and Bioadhesion

Author(s): Doundoulakis, J. H.

Journal: J. Prosthet. Dent. (1987) 58: 471-478.

Abstract:
The advent of osseointegration after more than 15 years of experimental and clinical trials, has made the use of dental implant a viable option in the treatment of the edentulous arch and the rehabilitation of the maxillofacial patient.  Albrektsson et al. estabilished six parameters for ensuring long-lasting osseointegration.  One parameter of great interest is the effect of sterilization on the implant surface, not only on the capabilities of the sterilizing modality, but also on the possibility of surface contamination and changes to the critical surface energy as related to bioadhesiveness.  This study measured and compared the effects of five sterilization methods on the titanium surface of the implant.