Bone formation at titanium porous oxide (TiUnite™) oral implants in type IV bone

Abstract

The results suggest that the TPO surface possesses a considerable osteoconductive potential promoting a high level of implant osseointegration in type IV bone in the posterior maxilla.

Digital subtraction radiography evaluation of longitudinal bone density changes around immediate loading implants: a pilot study

“…In adverse conditions, better osteoconductive properties of TiUnite implants have the potential for promoting a high level of implant osseointegration, 23 especially in type IV bone in the posterior maxilla. 24 Additionally, our study sample included only single-tooth crowns and the results may not be applicable to extensive rehabilitations.…”

Dental Implant Surface Enhancement and Osseointegration

“…Dental implants have been designed to provide textures and shapes that may enhance cellular activity and direct bone apposition (Huang et al, 2005). Osteogenesis at the implant surface is influenced by several mechanisms.…”

Mechanobiology of Oral Implantable Devices

“…Although these alloys are non-toxic and highly inert Niinomi (2003); Watari et al (2004), most of them do not establish a strong connection with the surrounding tissues and often induce the formation of fibrous tissue rather than bone tissue Ellingsen et al (2006). This fibrous tissue provides inadequate support to the implant avoiding its surface to be colonized by the bony cells Huang et al (2005). In order to avoid this, dental implant surfaces are modified by surface treatments that create micron and sub-micron scale patterns in the metal surface.…”

“…This cell colonization or osteoconduction allows the bone growth over a biomaterial surface (Figure 2c) Albrektsson & Johansson (2001); Davies (2003). This process essentially depends on the material biocompatibility and the implant surface characteristics Huang et al (2005); Wennerberg et al (2003). Osteoconduction creates a direct contact between the implant and the surrounding growing tissues forming a contact interface that after the complete wound healing process conduces to the implant osseointegration ( Figure 2d).…”