To evaluate and compare the efficacy Of glycine and chitosan powder to Regain the biocompatibility of Contaminated titanium surfaces: an in- Vitro study

Abstract

ABSTRACT Air Powder Abrasive treatment is one of the modality for peri-implantitis. However, there are not many studies describing the role of chitosan as an air abrasive. Chitosan exhibits properties like antibacterial, antifungal, mucoadhesive, osteoconductive and haemostatic properties. Therefore, this study determines the efficacy of chitosan powder to remove the biofilm and decontaminate the titanium surface thereby re-establishing the osseoconductivity of a failing implant surface. PURPOSE The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Air Powder Abrasive ( APA ) treatment using Glycine and Chitosan powder in removal of pathogenic biofilm and re-establishing the osseoconductivity of the contaminated titanium surface