Histologic Observations of Two Dental Implants Retrieved After Osseointegration

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2021 Jan-Feb;41(1):121-125. doi: 10.11607/prd.5102.

Abstract

This study aimed to histologically analyze the bony tissue formed around dental implants after osseointegration. A 58-year-old patient presented with pain and discomfort caused by two dental implants in her maxilla placed 8 months earlier. At clinical and radiographic analysis, the implants appeared well osseointegrated but tilted buccally, emerging in nonkeratinized mucosa. For this reason, the discomfort began right after the prosthetic load, 4 months after implant placement, and the patient felt pain when wearing the implant-supported removable prosthesis. Both implants were made of titanium, airborne-particle abraded with zirconium oxide, and etched with mineral acids. The implants were removed, preserving the bone around the implant threads, and replaced with two new implants, inserted in a prosthetically guided, correct position. The removed implants were histologically observed. Histologic analysis showed good bone-to-implant contact, mature bone with few marrow spaces, presence of direct connecting bridges between the peri-implant bone trabeculae and the implant surface, and no inflammatory cells nor connective fibrous tissue ingrowth. This study showed that dental implants coated with a rough surface were properly osseointegrated, with no inflammatory signs nor connective fibrous tissue ingrowth, 8 months after placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants* / adverse effects
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maxilla / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Osseointegration*
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Dental Implants
  • Titanium