This study evaluated the suitability of femtosecond laser for microtexturizing cylindrical zirconia dental implants surface. Sixty-six cylindrical zirconia implants were used and divided into three groups: Control group (with no laser modification), Group A (microgropored texture), and Group B (microgrooved texture). Scanning electron microscopy observation of microgeometries revealed minimal collateral damage of the original surface surrounding the treated areas. Optical interferometric profilometry showed that ultrafast laser ablation increased surface roughness (R(a), R(q), R(z), and R(t)) significantly for both textured patterns from 1.2 x to 6 x-fold when compared with the control group (p < 0.005). With regard to chemical composition, microanalysis revealed a significant decrease of the relative content of contaminants like carbon (Control 19.7% ± 0.8% > Group B 8.4% ± 0.42% > Group A 1.6% ± 0.35%) and aluminum (Control 4.3% ± 0.9% > Group B 2.3% ± 0.3% > Group A 1.16% ± 0.2%) in the laser-treated surfaces (p < 0.005). X-ray diffraction and Raman spectra analysis were carried out to investigate any change in the crystalline structure induced by laser processing. The original predominant tetragonal phase of zirconia was preserved, whereas the traces of monoclinic phase present in the treated surfaces were reduced (Control 4.32% > Group A 1.94% > Group B 1.72%) as the surfaces were processed with ultrashort laser pulses. We concluded that femtosecond laser microstructuring offers an interesting alternative to conventional surface treatments of zirconia implants as a result of its precision and minimal damage of the surrounding areas.
Calcium-phosphate ceramics, which have a composition similar to bone mineral, represent a potentially interesting synthetic bone graft substitute. In the present study, three porous hydroxyapatite (HA)/β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/collagen ceramic scaffolds were developed, characterized, and tested for their bone repairing capacity and osteoinductive potential in a New Zealand Rabbit model. The ratio of the ceramic components HA/-TCP/collagen varied from 40/30/30 to 50/20/30 and 60/20/20 (in wt %), respectively. None of the ceramic scaffolds succeeded in completely bridging the 6 mm calvarian defect with new bone after 60 days implantation. 60/20/20 ceramic scaffolds showed significantly more bone formation in the pores and in the periphery of the graft than the other two materials. Histomorphometric analysis revealed that the 40/30/30 scaffold produced best bone-to-implant contact (67.23 ± 0.34% with higher quality, closer contact) in comparison with 50/20/30 (54.87 ± 0.32%), and 60/20/20 (48.53 ± 0.31%). Both physicochemical and structural properties of the ceramic composites affected their in vivo behavior, either dependently or independently, emphasizing the importance of assessing bone repair parameters individually. The scaffolds may offer clinical applications in reconstructive surgery for treating bone pathologies.
Within the limitations of this ex vivo study was possible concluded that the use a double irrigation system in multiple conventional drill for osteotomy can decrease the heat generation when increase the drill length.
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