Success Rate Increases of Tooth Implants Among those with Jawbone Deficiencies

A new study reveals information that may help individuals who are unable to receive dental implants correctly.

For the elderly, those suffering from osteoporosis, smokers, diabetics or people who have had cancer, they may not be eligible to receive dental implants as their bones are unable to correctly integrate the new prostheses that may help replace the root.  

Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón have developed an implant coating with a novel biodegradable material that can help people who may have a problem with bone deficit. Researchers also hope that this procedure could enhance the biocompatibility and reduce the time of osseointegration or bone integration.

Titanium radicle may actually help replace the root of the tooth, and could last up to two months as an anchor to the jawbone, the prototype developed that will reduce the waiting so that patients can receive the ceramic crown that replaces the visible part of the tooth earlier and regain a normal life sooner.

According to the coordinator of the research group of Polymers and Advanced Materials, Julio Jose Suay, "it consists on covering the implant with a biodegradable coating that, upon contact with the bone, dissolves and during this degradation process, is able to release silicon compounds and other bioactive molecules which induce bone generation."

This research line has systems used to date increasing roughness of the implants that will also help facilitate its integration into the bone.

The research from the study aims to improve the success rate of dental implants, especially for those in high risk groups which include jawbone deficiencies.

In this regard, non-replacement of a lost tooth involves a series of biomechanical problems such as change of the bite line, the disordering of the teeth and the creation of empty spaces between them. This can ultimately lead to periodontal diseases as gingivitis and periodontitis that deteriorate clamping mechanisms of the teeth and cause the loss of more teeth. This is why it is so important to replace teeth, in addition to the full recovery of the masticatory functions and normal social relations.