The Effects Of Various Sterlization Procedures On Primary Stability Of Orthodontic Mini implants
Kanchan Sontake , Suchita Daokar
The Effects Of Various Sterlization Procedures On Primary Stability Of Orthodontic Mini implants
*1 Kanchan Sontake , 2 Suchita Daokar
1 Consulting Orthodontist, Nanded
2 Department of Orthodontics, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Dental College & Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Maharashtra, India – 431011
Corresponding Author Suchita Daokar
E-mail ID: suchitadaokar@gmail.com
Submission: 05.10.2024 Acceptance: 05.11.2024 Publication: 19.12.2024 Open Access
Abstract
Introduction: The orthodontic mini-implants are commercially available in sterile individual packets. The sterilization procedure usually followed by the manufacturer is autoclaving of the implants before its packaging and supply. However, sterilization process may affect the primary stability of implants, as the primary stability of implants depends upon the mechanical interlocking rather than osseo-integration. This study was hence carried out to study the effect of various sterilization procedures on primary stability of orthodontic mini-implants.
Material and method: In this study, total 48 Titanium Grade V mini- implants of size 1.5 mm X 8 mm were used. The mini implants were randomly divided into 4 groups of 12 each. These mini-implants were subjected to sterilization methods like autoclave, hot air oven and UV radiation. All these implants were inserted in goat jaw at D2 Density site (as per 3D Spiral CT Scan) by drill method. The stability of the mini-implants was measured and compared with Osstell ISQ Implant stability meter. Results: The recordings were subjected to ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test. The statistically significant difference was noted in the primary stability of the orthodontic mini-implants among various groups.
Conclusion: The sterilized mini-implants showed more stability than the non-sterile one. Among the various sterilization methods performed, autoclave sterilization showed the best results.
Keywords: Mini-implants, stability, sterilization.