Cleansability of zirconia implants after exposure to different contamination media: a methodological assessment
Andrina Sophia Frank, Luiza Freitas Brum Souza, Tan Fırat Eyüboğlu, Mutlu Özcan · 2026
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Andrina Sophia Frank and three colleagues test how well six cleaning methods restore zirconia dental implant surfaces after contamination. Zirconia, a white ceramic, suits visible implants, but saliva or metal particles picked up during handling can spoil how the surface bonds with bone. The 2026 study prepared 90 specimens, left some clean, and fouled others with saliva or metal. Each group then faced one of six protocols, from autoclave steam to an ultrasonic bath, ethanol, chlorhexidine, or hydrogen peroxide.
Both the dirt type and the cleaning method changed how water spread on the surface and what elements remained, measured by X-ray analysis. Chlorhexidine restored the surface best across all conditions. Ethanol and steam also did well, and ultrasound cleared metal debris best through its scrubbing action. Hydrogen peroxide gave uneven results. The authors say cleaner choice should match the contaminant, since peroxide alone may leave a surface unfit.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Andrina Sophia Frank, Luiza Freitas Brum Souza, Tan Fırat Eyüboğlu, Mutlu Özcan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 43986 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |