The effect of reuse and moist sterilization on primary fixity of orthodontic mini-implants: In vitro study


Abstract in English

There is an increasing role for orthodontic mini implants as an anchorage device in orthodontic practice In many occasions, orthodontists may have to reuse orthodontic mini-implants (re-implanting again ) after sterilizing them by moist heat. The aim of this research was investigating the effect of re-implantation and moist heat sterilization on the primary fixity of orthodontic mini-implants> Two lengths of mini-implants (6-7mm) (ti – 6A1 – 4A1 ) and two shapes (normal and dual thread ) were used and inserted in artificial bone (saw bone ) a first time and after sterilizing them by moist heat (Autoclave) a second time , in an insertion angle of 90 . The insertion and removal torque and periotest score (periodontium test device ) were measured to assess the primary fixity ( after implanting in the first time and the second time ) The results showed a decrease in the primary fixity after re-implanting and sterilizing by moist heat , but it still enough for using it a second time effectively to provide needed orthodontic anchorage for both two lengths and two shapes.

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