The Impact of Implant–Abutment Connection on Clinical Outcomes and Microbial Colonization: A Narrative Review
A very interesting narrative review, showing that any kind of implant-abutment connection is associated with bacterial leakage, to some extent. The micro-gap between the two mechanical parts of a dental implant is a fact, and saliva is pumped inside the screw tunnel when the implant is loaded. It is there that the fight with bacteria needs to be won, and that is what SilverPlug® is intended for.
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By: Dorina Lauritano, Giulia Moreo, Alberta Lucchese, Chiara Viganoni, Luisa Limongelli, Francesco Carinci
Introduction: Osseointegration are often suffering from oral conditions, especially, the micro gap at the implant–abutment connection represents a site for bacterial plaque aggregation, leading to increased inflammatory cells and causing peri-implantitis.
Aim: The aim of this narrative review was to describe the different kinds of implant–abutment connections and their ability to reduce bacterial leakage and thus prevent peri-implantitis.
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