Open AccessEvaluation of serum metal ion levels in dental implant patients: A prospective study
Author(s) -
K Mohamed Afradh,
Gayathri Gopi,
S. Shanmugasundaram,
VB Krishnakumar Raja
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/ams.ams_70_21
Subject(s) - medicine , titanium , dentistry , vanadium , implant , prospective cohort study , aluminium , surgery , nuclear chemistry , gastroenterology , metallurgy , materials science , chemistry
Titanium is the most commonly used bio-inert implant material. Nevertheless, there is a possibility of systemic release of metal ions, which could have clinical implications like implant failure and toxicity. This prospective study focuses on the evaluation of serum metal ion levels in patients receiving dental implants. The aim of the study is to evaluate the release of titanium, aluminium, and vanadium from dental implants by comparing the preoperative and postoperative serum levels of these ions.