title: Bacterial Biofilm Morphology on a Failing Implant with an Oxidized Surface: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study.
abstract: This case report provided a unique opportunity to investigate the extent of microbiota infiltration on the oxidized implant surface that has been compromised by peri-implantitis. Scanning electron microscopic analysis confirmed the etiologic role of the bacteria on the loss of supporting structure and the difficulty in complete removal of bacterial infiltration on the implant surface. This case report emphasizes the need to perform definitive surface decontamination on failing dental implants prior to a regeneration procedure.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Simion
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pieroni
authors.forename: Myron
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nevins
authors.forename: Clara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cassinelli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018441:Biofilms; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D057873:Peri-Implantitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants