title: Histological evaluation of bone reactions to aluminium oxide dental implants in man: a case report.
abstract: Alumina implants have been shown to possess high biocompatibility. The authors present the case of an aluminium oxide ceramic implant removed because of fracture of the abutment after a 30-month loading period. It was possible to observe microscopically that the implant was covered by highly mineralized mature compact lamellar bone; no connective tissue or inflammatory cells were present at the interface. Osteocytes were observed very close to the bone-implant interface. These features indicate the good biocompatibility of the implant.
authors.affiliation: Dental School, University of Chieti, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Piattelli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Podda
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scarano
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology*; D004396:Coloring Agents; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012394:Rosaniline Dyes; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014048:Tolonium Chloride
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004396:Coloring Agents; D015921:Dental Implants; D012394:Rosaniline Dyes; D014048:Tolonium Chloride; D000537:Aluminum Oxide