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Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations 4/2013

01-05-2013 | Original Article

Analysis of the intraimplant microflora of two-piece dental implants

Authors: Sönke Harder, Rainer Podschun, Livia Grancicova, Christian Mehl, Matthias Kern

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

Objective

Information about the spectrum of microorganisms in the intraimplant cavities of two-piece dental implants is scarce. The purpose of this study was to assess the intraimplant microflora of two-piece dental implants by conventional biochemical testing, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), and 16 s rDNA gene sequencing.

Materials and methods

Ten patients (six men and four women; average age = 66.7 years; age range = 58–78 years) received 35 two-piece titanium implants carrying ball attachments. Biofilm sampling was performed with sterile microbrushes, and nonadherent microbial samples were obtained by injection and reuptake of predefined volumes of NaCl solution. The samples were cultured and analyzed by conventional biochemical testing, MALDI-TOF MS, and 16 s rDNA gene sequencing.

Results

Of the 103 species detected, 27 and 33 were identified only in the biofilm and nonadherent microbial samples, respectively. Forty-three species were identified in both types of samples.

Conclusions

Two-piece dental implants harbored a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes and anaerobes, especially rods and cocci.

Clinical relevance

These findings confirm bacterial translocation from the oral cavity to intraimplant cavities. Microbiological methods as used in this study are necessary to reveal the complete vital microflora of intraimplant cavities.
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Metadata
Title
Analysis of the intraimplant microflora of two-piece dental implants
Authors
Sönke Harder
Rainer Podschun
Livia Grancicova
Christian Mehl
Matthias Kern
Publication date
01-05-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-012-0805-2

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