Monje A, Pons R, Sculean A, Nart J, Wang H-L. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2023;25(6):992–999. doi:10.1111/cid.13244
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— not the original paper
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About this study
This paper investigates how the shape of the bone defect (defect angle) influences the outcome of reconstructive surgery for peri-implantitis. As part of the surgical protocol described by the authors, NiTi brushes were used for surface decontamination of the exposed implant surface.
How the NiTi Brush was used in this study
As reported by the authors.
| Item | As reported in the paper |
|---|---|
| Instrument | NiTi Brush (HANS Korea), named in the paper as “NiTi brushes” with the manufacturer given as Hans Korea Co., Gyeonggi-do, Korea |
| Step in the protocol | Surface decontamination (the authors’ term) of the exposed implant surface, after removal of granulation tissue and, where uncontained defect components were present, implantoplasty |
| Speed | 600 rpm |
| Brushing time | About 2–3 minutes |
| Irrigation | The paper does not state whether irrigation was used while brushing; brushing was followed by hydrogen peroxide (3%) for 2 minutes and irrigation with saline |
The study at a glance
Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial (NCT05282667): 33 patients with 48 implants with peri-implantitis and an intrabony component, treated by reconstructive surgery with an allograft with or without a collagen membrane and followed for 12 months. The authors conclude that the baseline defect angle of the intrabony component predicts radiographic bone gain.
The main report of the same trial is summarized separately: Monje et al. 2023, Journal of Periodontology.
Please read the original paper
For the methods, results and limitations, see the original article (open access): https://doi.org/10.1111/cid.13244
Reported study conditions are the authors’ and may differ from the Instructions for Use. Use the NiTi Brush only as described in the IFU (implant motor, 600–1,200 rpm, external saline irrigation, single use).
Source: Monje A, Pons R, Sculean A, Nart J, Wang H-L. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2023;25(6):992–999, © 2023 The Authors, published by Wiley Periodicals LLC, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summary and table by HANS Korea; wording adapted.
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1 The NiTi Brush is a rotary brush with nickel-titanium alloy bristles, developed by HANS Korea since 2010. Rotary brushes of this kind are generically called “titanium brushes” (see What is a titanium brush); the official product name is NiTi Brush for Peri-implantitis. ↩