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Case Reports
. 2024 May 17;16(5):e60533.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.60533. eCollection 2024 May.

Characterization of Titanium Corrosion and Its Association With Peri-Implantitis Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy: A Case Report

Abhinav Atchuta  1 , Ajay Reddy  1 , Surabhi Bhadauriya  1 , Mounika Beeravolu  2 , Sanjay Vasudevan  1
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Characterization of Titanium Corrosion and Its Association With Peri-Implantitis Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy: A Case Report

Abhinav Atchuta et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Dental implant corrosion is now being recognized as a contributing factor in the onset and advancement of peri-implantitis, posing significant challenges to both the durability of implants and the well-being of patients. The dissemination of titanium microparticles due to corrosion raises concerns about plausible toxicity and biological effects, especially for patients with long-standing implant prostheses. This case report focuses on the release of titanium particles in the peri-implant mucosa due to corrosion and its association with peri-implantitis. It emphasizes the critical need for strategies to minimize corrosion and alleviate its detrimental effects in order to optimize patient outcomes in the field of implant dentistry. Additionally, there is a call for research into the increasing biochemical effects of these microparticles on oral soft tissues surrounding metallic implants to enhance the longevity and clinical outcomes of implants.

Keywords: corrosion; dental implant failure; dental titanium implant; peri-implantitis; sem edx.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. A 62-year-old patient with the implant in relation to the maxillary left lateral incisor
(a) Preoperative photograph showing inflamed peri-implant mucosa (yellow circle) in relation to the maxillary left lateral incisor. (b) Preoperative radiograph presenting horizontal bone loss surrounding the implant.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Intraoperative photograph showing granulation tissue in the region of the lateral incisor (yellow circle) that was sent for SEM-EDX analysis
EDX, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy; SEM, scanning electron microscope
Figure 3
Figure 3. SEM-EDX analysis
(a) SEM revealed particles of varying sizes. (b) Analysis using EDX confirmed the existence of titanium particles. EDX, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy; SEM, scanning electron microscope
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