The effects of laser microgrooves on hard and soft tissue attachment to implant collar surfaces: a literature review and interpretation

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Nov-Dec;33(6):e145-52. doi: 10.11607/prd.1629.

Abstract

This paper summarizes current knowledge on the benefits of laserablated microgrooves in neck regions of endosseous dental implants. Like machine-tooled coronal microthreads with particle-blasted surfaces, laser-ablated microgrooves help to preserve crestal bone. However, they also appear to uniquely favor a true gingival connective tissue attachment comparable to that of natural teeth.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dogs
  • Gingiva*
  • Humans
  • Lasers*
  • Osseointegration*
  • Surface Properties