A Comparison of Mechanical Tetracycline Disinfection of Osseotite and Nanotite Implant Surfaces in a Simulated Model of Peri-implantitis
Abstract
This pilot study will evaluate the efficacy of tetracycline in decontaminating OSSEOTITE and Nanotite implants within a simulated intrabony defect model. Implants will be secured in a sterilized resin model and contaminated with S. Sanguinis grown in a biofilm solution. Following incubation, tetracycline will be applied with cotton pellets in a standardized fashion, and residual bacteria will be put into solution and plated on blood agar plates. Final CFU counts will be tabulated allowing for a comparison of the ability to decontaminate OSSEOTITE versus Nanotite surfaces within a unique in vitro model. Positive and negative controls will be included for comparison.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 14, 2013
- Accession Number
- AD1013019
Entities
People
- Keith R. Merchant
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences