Abstract
This human proof-of-principle study was designed to investigate the possibility of achieving a physical connective tissue attachment to the Laser-Lok microchannel collar of a dental implant. Its 2-mm collar has been micromachined to encourage bone and connective tissue attachment while preventing apical migration of the epithelium. Implants were harvested with the surrounding implant soft and hard tissues after 6 months. The histologic investigation was conducted with light microscopy, polarized light, and scanning electron microscopy.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alveolar Process / pathology
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Collagen / ultrastructure
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Connective Tissue / pathology
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Dental Abutments
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Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
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Dental Implants*
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Dental Prosthesis Design
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Epithelial Attachment / pathology
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
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Microscopy, Polarization
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Osseointegration / physiology
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Periodontal Ligament / pathology*
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Surface Properties
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed