UNIVERSITY "G. D'ANNUNZIO" OF CHIETI
Chair of Odonto-stomatology
Prof. Stefano Fanali
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Picture at SEM 47X
The SEM analysis of the implant at low magnification (47X) also showed a marked roughness of the implant surface mainly due to sandblasting effects. |
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AIM OF THE RESEARCH: the aim of the present study was to evaluate experimentally that the implant system manufactured by FMD Medical Devices presents an optimal design and exhibits characteristics fulfilling the objective of simple and easy utilization.
RESULTS: from the clinic and histological point of view, the results are satisfactory and are equivalent to those of other systems already established on the market.
CONCLUSIONS:
The FMD Medical Devices' system is a valid and useful addition to the Implant market.
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UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA
University Centre of Electronic Microscopy
Prof. Piero Ceccarelli
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Picture at SEM 250X
The sandblasting process and the subsequent acidification created some micro-anfractuosities on the implant surface that made the differentiation easier between the mesenchimal totipotent cells and the osteo-genetic cells. |
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Perugia, 7th January 2004
AIM OF THE RESEARCH: the aim of the present study is to prove experimentally that the implant sample from FMD Medical Devices is built exclusively of pure titanium.
RESULTS: the SEM-EDS analysis performed on various points of the surface showed that the metal under examination had constant and homogeneous characteristics and that no substantial quality differences were noticeable in the various samples under examination.
CONCLUSIONS:
the EDS spectrum presented only peaks typical of titanium to confirm that the implant was built exclusively of pure titanium.
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UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA
Chair of maxillo-facial Surgery
Prof. Giancarlo Moro
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Picture at SEM 3000X
Also at high (3000X) magnification a strong roughness of the implant surface is evident, mainly due to micro-anfractuosities deriving from the acid attack.
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The study of the preceding picture at 3000X by means of software for the image digital analysis showed that, converting the grey tones into pseudo-colours, the surface roughness ranged from 4,3 micro (pink) to -0,6 micron (black). |
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Perugia, 15th September 2004
AIM OF THE RESEARCH: the aim of the present study was to evaluate experimentally in humans, the response of the bone after inserting the FMD Medical Devices' implants.
RESULTS: the clinical and radiographic evaluations performed were sufficient for evaluating the validity of the implant system employed.
Up to 40 days after the insertion operation, the implant did not cause any inflammation of the surrounding tissue and radiographically it was possible to see light radio transparency around the implant interface, a sign that there had been the addition of osteoid tissue connected to the recovery process; the same result was found after 90 days.
The prosthesis load was applied 4 months after the insertion and the stability of the implant system was examined.
(..) the prosthesis system has been easily realized, ensuring a good coupling between implant and abutment.
After 6 months and after 1 year there was not any variation of the bone-implant interface.
CONCLUSION:
The FMD Medical Devices' system presents optimal qualities for the implants realization.
EDS spectrum of the implant surface where only the presence of peaks of pure titanium was evident.
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Images kindly provided by Dr. Mirko Andreasi Bassi, private professional in Rome
We also thank Dr. Luca Confalone and Dr. Michele Antonio Lopez, private professionals in Rome
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