Evaluation of the bone structure surrounding photofunctionalized implants using the fractal analysis method: a split-mouth randomized clinical study
Abstract Background Implant failure may necessitate another surgical procedure to improve implant survival. Photofunctionalization(PF) with UV light is a promising method to enhance dental implant osseointegration. The study evaluates the effect of the PF on bone quality around the implants using Fr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06330-6 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background Implant failure may necessitate another surgical procedure to improve implant survival. Photofunctionalization(PF) with UV light is a promising method to enhance dental implant osseointegration. The study evaluates the effect of the PF on bone quality around the implants using Fractal Dimension Analysis (FDA). Methods A total of 42 implants were placed in a split-mouth design and evaluated using FDA on panoramic radiographs taken pre- and post-operatively. Regions of interest (25 × 25 pixels) were analyzed using ImageJ. Statistical analysis used SPSS 26 with a 95% confidence level. Shapiro-Wilk test confirmed non-normal distribution. Results A statistically significant increase in Fractal dimension(FD) values was observed in the test group between pre- and post-operative images (p = 0.044). The control group showed a non-significant increase (p = 0.794). Conclusions PF appears to enhance osseointegration by improving bone microstructure as shown by increased FD values. FDA is a reliable imaging-based proxy for evaluating implant-related bone changes. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials NCT06821932 (Retrospectively registered) ( https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06821932 /2025-02-11). |
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| ISSN: | 1472-6831 |