Microscopical observations of the osseous responses in early loaded human titanium implants: a report of two cases.
The authors present the histological picture of the surrounding tissues of two screw-shaped titanium plasma-sprayed implants retrieved for a fracture of the abutment after 18 and 42 months, respectively. These two implants were loaded after two months. The microscopical examination showed that both implants were covered in a large part of the implant surface by compact, mature lamellar bone with the presence of many Haversian systems and osteons. With von Kossa staining it was possible to see that the bone at the interface with the implant was highly mineralised. No connective tissue or inflammatory cells were present at the interface.
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Dental School, University of Chieti, Italy.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016348:Osseointegration; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium