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Wednesday, 25 June 2003 |
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| 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Svenska Massan G2, Symposium - Group/Division Sponsored |
| Importance of Implant Surface (Nano)structure on Early Bone Bonding |
| * Poster files available online |
Sponsored by: Craniofacial Biology, Implantology Research, Mineralized Tissue, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics Research |
| Description: In optimal bone conditions the success of dental implants is excellent. Insufficient volume and poor bone quality together with excessive occlusal forces have been considered the most important factors for implant failures. Most failures occur during the first year after implantation. Experimental studies have shown that initial bone healing can be improved with implant surface treatments. Hydroxyapatite coatings have been found to improve attachment, proliferation and maturation of the osteoblasts. On the other hand modifying the surface texture of the implants has also improved initial bone bonding. It is not clear, however, whether it is the chemistry or the texture of an implant that takes precedence in early bone bonding.
These issues will be addressed in the following presentations: 1) Surface topography vs. surface chemistry. Which takes precedence in the initial healing, 2) The role of surface structure on bone cell behavior, 3) Are surface characteristics important for final clinical success of oral implants? 4) The effect of surface structure on initial bone bonding. Symposium is primarily directed for those interested in experimental and clinical implant research and who have already gained some experience in this field. The symposium seeks to promote academic discussion about the importance of implant surface structure and to highlight future requirements in oral implants research.
This symposium is supported by Astra Tech, Nobel Biocare, and Straumann |
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2:00 PM | Chair's Opening Remarks |
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2:05 PM | Surface Topography vs. Surface Chemistry: Which Takes Precedence in the Initial Healing
L. COOPER, University of North Carolina- School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, USA |
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2:30 PM | The Role of Surface (Nano) Structure on Bone Cell Behavior
D. BRUNETTE, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada |
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2:55 PM | Are Surface Characteristics Important for the Final Clinical Success of Oral Implants?
T. ALBREKTSSON, University of Göteborg, Sweden |
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3:20 PM | The Effect of Surface (Nano) Structure on Initial Bone Bonding
D.L. COCHRAN, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA |
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3:45 PM | Discussion |
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