A widely understated risk factor for peri-implantitis that needs better understanding has increasingly become a focus in dental implantology: Thin-film cell-toxic residues and particulate plastic material. These contaminants are often found in quality assessment studies on new, sterile-packaged dental implants. These contaminants originate from machining, remain after insufficient cleaning processes, or can result from faulty handling and packaging during the complex production chain of implant manufacturing.
In collaboration with Manolis Babatsikos and the team at 3D Medical Animation, the CleanImplant Foundation has created a photorealistic animation on the pathophysiology and pathobiology of peri-implantitis caused by contaminants on new dental implants. The animation clearly illustrates in an impressive way how impurities left on the implant surface can initiate an immune reaction in the patient via a foreign body reaction. During that foreign body response, pro-inflammatory cytokines promote osteoclastic activity, leading to bone loss at the osseous interface with the implant. Early bone loss and soft tissue degradation are often described as the beginning of a bad ending as bacterial plaque accommodates on implant threads exposed to the oral cavity.
The 3-minute photorealistic video can be seen on the completely redesigned website of the non-profit initiative (www.cleanimplant.org). The CleanImplant website relaunch shows a comprehensive reimagining of the history and vision, far beyond a simple update. Visitors can explore pivotal developments and features that highlight the CleanImplant initiative. The video is available for download and is free for use in lectures and dental education. The download link for a high-resolution version of the 3D animation is available on request.
Contact:
CleanImplant Foundation
Am Brandenburger Tor
Pariser Platz 4a
10117 Berlin / Germany