Immunohistochemical assessment of the peri-implant soft tissue around different abutment materials: A human study.

Pravej SerichetaphongseWareeratn ChengprapakornSirikarn ThongmeearkomAtiphan Pimkhaokham

Published in: Clinical implant dentistry and related research (2020)

Titanium, titanium-base, and zirconia abutments showed comparable infiltration profiles; gold alloy abutments showed the highest B-cell, T cell, and macrophage infiltration. None of the abutment materials caused clinical inflammation; hence, they can be effectively used.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
endothelial cells
oxidative stress
adipose tissue
silver nanoparticles