Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray dispersive spectrometry evaluation of direct laser metal sintering surface and human bone interface: a case series.
Recent studies have shown that direct laser metal sintering (DLMS) produces structures with complex geometry and consequently that allow better osteoconductive properties. The aim of this patient report was to evaluate the early bone response to DLMS implant surface retrieved from human jaws. Four experimental DLMS implants were inserted in the posterior mandible of four patients during conventional dental implant surgery. After 8 weeks, the micro-implants and the surrounding tissue were removed and prepared for scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and histomorphometric analysis to evaluate the bone-implant interface. The SEM and EDX evaluations showed a newly formed tissue composed of calcium and phosphorus. The bone-to-implant contact presented a mean of 60.5 ± 11.6%. Within the limits of this patient report, data suggest that the DLMS surfaces presented a close contact with the human bone after a healing period of 8 weeks.
Mangano
Carlo
C
Department of Biomaterials, University of Insubria-Varese, Varese, Italy.
Piattelli
Adriano
A
Raspanti
Mario
M
Mangano
Francesco
F
Cassoni
Alessandra
A
Iezzi
Giovanna
G
Shibli
Jamil Awad
JA
D000328:Adult; D000497:Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D016348:Osseointegration; D013052:Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium
D000497:Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; C031462:titanium alloy (TiAl6V4); D014025:Titanium
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