The Relationship between Biofilm and Physical-Chemical Properties of Implant Abutment Materials for Successful Dental Implants

The aim of this review was to investigate the relationship between biofilm and peri-implant disease, with an emphasis on the types of implant abutment surfaces. Individuals with periodontal disease typically have a large amount of pathogenic microorganisms in the periodontal pocket. If the individua...

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Main Authors: Erica Dorigatti de Avila, Rafael Scaf de Molon, Carlos Eduardo Vergani, Francisco de Assis Mollo, Jr., Vehid Salih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/7/5/3651