ArticleClinical and experimental dental research2026
The Impact of Operator Access on Implant Surface Roughness Following Implantoplasty Procedures: A Laboratory Study.
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objectivesTo evaluate the influence of operator access on surface roughness parameters and material loss following implantoplasty (IP). MATERIAL AND
methodsA total of 42 dental implants were utilized in this study, and three different implant designs. Two set-ups were used: a table-top, allowing unrestricted access, and a phantom-head, imposing limitations in access and better replicating the clinical situation. A combination of tungsten carbide burs and silicone polishers was used to perform IP on the implants. The total amount of time required for IP of each implant was measured for comparisons between modalities, and a 2D roughness profile analysis (R
resultsA statistically significant difference was found between the R
conclusionsImplants treated with IP in the phantom-head set-up exhibited significantly greater surface roughness and required longer procedural time compared to those treated in the table-top model, but did not influence material loss.
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