Investigating adhesion of primary human gingival fibroblasts and osteoblasts to orthodontic mini-implants by scanning electron microscopy
Abstract
Miniscrews offer controlled anchorage and thus optimize tooth movement in orthodontic treatment. Nevertheless, failures such as soft tissue problems, instability due to loosening, partial osseointegration, or even device fracture can occur. While clinical technique can play a role in some of these problems, the manufacturer’s design and material choice influence how the implant interacts with the surrounding tissue. In some cases, the design and material may trigger unwanted bone and soft tissue responses. This in vitro study investigates how the implant surface affects cell adhesion and growth of human primary fibroblasts and osteoblasts on commercially available orthodontic TiAl6V4 miniscrews from three producers: tomas-pin SD N 08 (Dentaurum), OrthoEasy Pin (Forestadent), and Dual Top G2 (Promedia, Jeil Medical). Cell–implant interaction at the top, neck, and drilling part of the screws was assessed qualitatively by scanning electron microscopy. While both cell types adhered to and grew on all products, subtle differences in cell shape and spreading were detected, depending on the microstructure of the implant surface. This indicates that cell adhesion to implant surfaces can be controlled by manipulating the machining conditions.
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