title: Influence of the suprastructure on the peri-implant tissues in beagle dogs.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare clinical, radiographic and histological differences around titanium oral implants loaded with either acrylic-veneered metal or ceramo-metal fixed prostheses. Five beagle dogs were used in this investigation. At the beginning of the study, all mandibular premolars and first molars were extracted. After 3 months of healing, 2 Brånemark implants were installed on each side of the mandibles. Three months later, abutments were inserted on each implant and a daily oral hygiene regime was initiated. One month after abutment connection, the implants on one side of the mandible were restored with an acrylic-veneered metal fixed prosthesis, whereas, on the other side a ceramo-metal fixed prosthesis was inserted. The prostheses were constructed in occlusion with the maxillary first molars. The following clinical parameters were measured around each implant at this time (i.e., baseline), and thereafter, at monthly intervals up to 5 months: Plaque Index; Gingival Index; implant mobility (using the Periotest); probing depth and clinical attachment level (using the Florida Probe). In addition, standardized radiographs were taken at baseline and 5 months after insertion of the prostheses and evaluated by subtraction radiography. Another Brånemark fixture was installed on each side of the mandibles 3 months before the end of the study. These implants remained unloaded and submerged for the entire study period. Five months after prosthesis insertion, the animals were killed, and implants with their supporting peri-implant tissues were processed for histological evaluation. Analyses of the clinical, radiographic and histometric parameters revealed no significant differences between the acrylic-veneered and ceramometal loaded implants.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, Health Science Center, Dental Branch, University of Texas-Houston, USA.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Hürzeler
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Quiñones
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schüpbach
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vlassis
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Strub
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Caffesse
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D000818:Animals; D003188:Composite Resins; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000009:adverse effects; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004285:Dogs; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D016348:Osseointegration; D010512:Periodontal Index; D011859:Radiography; D013382:Subtraction Technique
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; C096478:Omega Dental Ceramic; C046981:ESPE Visio-Gem; D003776:Dental Porcelain