Henriques B

Henriques B

Portugal

Publications
  • Research Article
    Relation between Dental Implant Joint Surfaces and Biofilm Formation
    Author(s): Pereira J,Tavares FP,Lima KC,Carreiro AFP,Henriques B,Silva FS,Nascimento RM,Lopez-Lopez J,Souza JCM* Pereira J,Tavares FP,Lima KC,Carreiro AFP,Henriques B,Silva FS,Nascimento RM,Lopez-Lopez J,Souza JCM*

    Objective: The main aim of this work was to evaluate the multi-species biofilm formation in vitro on surfaces of dental abutment and implants. Methods: Five commercial implant-abutment assemblies (Titamax CM; Neodent?, Curitiba; Brazil) were assessed in this study. Also, commercially pure (cp) titanium grade IV square samples (10?10?1 mm) were used to prepare surfaces similar to those of titanium implant and abutments (n=10). Titanium square samples and implant-abutment assemblies were placed into 24 well-plates containing diluted human saliva at 37?C under microaerophilic conditions (5% CO2). After 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours of incubation, biofilms were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and microbiological analyses. Results: The multi-species biofilm for.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000296

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