Akdeniz University

2 ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN JoVE

Medicine

Effects of Mechanical Methods Used in Peri-implantitis Treatment on Implant Surface Decontamination and Roughness

¹Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Akdeniz University

The present protocol describes an experimental model based on ink-staining which can be used for in vitro implant surface decontamination and roughness research to contribute to clinical decision-making.

Bioengineering

In Vitro Evaluation of The Effects Of Er,Cr:YSGG and Diode Lasers Used on Titanium Cylinder

Mehmet Buyuktarakci¹, Nezahat Arzu Kayar¹, Mukerrem Hatipoglu¹

¹Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Akdeniz University

In this study, Er,Cr:YSGG and diode lasers applied separately to the flat surface of a total of 96 specially designed titanium cylinders. A thermocouple placed on the other surface and the temperature was measured. Surface roughness analyzed by profilometer, SEM and AFM.