Title
Comparative evaluation of
osseointegration among different surface modification techniques in
dental implants
Authors
Shivani Saxena1,*, Asad Musa Mujawar2, Swapnaneel Pradhan3, Mohsen Azimuddin Mohammed4, Padmakanth Mannava5, Laxman Roy Chittaluri6, Rubeena Naaz7 & Md Kafeel Ahmed8
Affiliation
1Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India; 2Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Private Practitioner, Mazaya Dental Center Muhayil, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Prosthodontics, Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India; 4Department of Prosthodontics, Bangalore, Karnataka, India; 5Department of Periodontology, Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India; 6Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Khammam, Telangana, India; 7Private Practitioner, Dental Surgeon, SRKDental Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana, India; 8Department of Periodontology and Implantology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India; *Corresponding author
Shivani Saxena - E-mail: saxenashivani81@gmail.com
Asad Musa Mujawar - E-mail: asad08canada@gmail.com
Swapnaneel Pradhan - E-mail: dr.swapnaneel@gmail.com
Mohsen Azimuddin Mohammed - E-mail: azmm357@gmail.com
Padmakanth Mannava - E-mail: padmakanthmannava@gmail.com
Laxman Roy Chittaluri - E-mail: laxman22roy@gmail.com
Rubeena Naaz - E-mail: rubeenakhan412@gmail.com
Md Kafeel Ahmed - E-mail: drkafeelsohar@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received April 1, 2026; Revised April 30, 2026; Accepted April 30, 2026, Published April 30, 2026
Abstract
Optimal osseointegration determines long-term dental implant success, yet the comparative effectiveness of surface modifications (SLA, TPS, HA, machined) remains insufficiently defined despite extensive research. This prospective study evaluated 120 implants across 80 patients randomized to sandblasted large-grit acid-etched (SLA), titanium plasma-sprayed (TPS), hydroxyapatite-coated (HA) or machined surfaces, measuring ISQ, marginal bone loss and BIC at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 weeks. SLA demonstrated superior ISQ (78.42±4.21) and BIC (72.18±6.34%) at 24 weeks versus machined surfaces (p<0.05), with HA performing closely second; TPS showed intermediate results. SLA surface modification yielded the highest osseointegration parameters, minimizing bone loss while maximizing stability across follow-up intervals. This helps to advance implantology by confirming SLA's clinical superiority over alternatives, guiding surface selection to optimize treatment predictability and longevity.
Keywords
Osseointegration, dental implants, surface modification, sandblasted large-grit acid-etched (SLA), hydroxyapatite-coated (HA), implant stability quotient (ISQ)
Citation
Saxena et al. Bioinformation 22(4): 2213-2218 (2026)
Edited by
Vini Mehta
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
