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ArticleBioMed research international2026

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Antonio Scarano, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke, Giovanni Falisi, Sergio Rexhep Tari, Tonino Traini, Filiberto Mastrangelo

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Article in BioMed research international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Antonio ScaranoDepartment of Innovative Technology in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy, unich.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1374-6146
Sergio Alexandre GehrkeDepartment of Biotechnology, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5863-9101
Giovanni FalisiDepartment of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy, univaq.it.
Sergio Rexhep TariDepartment of Innovative Technology in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy, unich.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4922-8557
Tonino TrainiDepartment of Innovative Technology in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy, unich.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0265-8709
Filiberto MastrangeloDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy, unifg.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3746-5675

Funding

CRUI-CAREUniversità degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti - Pescara
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOsseointegration is a fundamental requirement for the long-term success of dental implants. Several implant systems have demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes over time, confirming their high reliability in the treatment of edentulism, even in patients with chronic disease. The success of these devices is closely linked to the characteristics of the implant surface, which directly influence the biological response of the surrounding bone.

objectivesThe primary objective of this study was to investigate the presence of foreign material on the surface of dental implants following aluminum oxide sandblasting and subsequent surface treatment procedures. This analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to characterize the surface morphology and elemental composition. The secondary objective was to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of the implant surface through in vitro assays, in accordance with ISO 10993-5:2009, to assess its biocompatibility and suitability for clinical application. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty threaded screw-shaped sandblasted Grade 5 titanium dental implants Dental Implant Advance 4.2 × 11.5 mm (Kinetical Implant, Buenos Aires, Argentina) for SEM combined with EDS, in order to identify the presence of possible organic contaminants or residues of the surface treatment process. Another 20 dental implant samples of the same type (4.2 × 11.5 mm) were used for the cytotoxicity test.

resultSEM analysis revealed a surface morphology consistent with sandblasting treatment, characterized by uniform roughness. However, particles with irregular shapes were observed in certain areas. Aluminum oxide particles were observed adhering to the surface of the implant. The cell viability percentages for each group were as follows: vehicle, 100.0%; negative control (HDPE), 96.0%; positive control (latex), 0.24%; and test samples, 96.9%. Based on the results obtained, the test sample did not show any relevant cytotoxic effects, maintaining a cell viability above 70% and OD values comparable to the negative controls. Therefore, it can be considered noncytotoxic in accordance with ISO 10993-5.

conclusionIn conclusion, these findings indicate that the presence of residual alumina particles, resulting from the sandblasting process, does not exert a negative impact on cellular viability. Consequently, such residues can be considered not cytotoxic under the tested conditions, supporting the biocompatibility of the implant surface.

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Aluminum OxideDental ImplantsAnimalsCell SurvivalHumansMaterials TestingMiceMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningOsseointegrationSpectrometry, X-Ray EmissionSurface PropertiesTitaniumAluminum OxideDental ImplantsTitaniumaluminum oxideblasting procedurecontaminationosseointegrationsurface cleanliness

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PMCPMC13443693

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