Title
Comparative evaluation of osseointegration in photo-functionalized versus PRF-coated implants: A split-mouth clinical study
Authors
Devupalli Sudha Madhuri, Papala Sesha Reddy, Reddy Chaithanya*, Shaik Mohammed Abbas, T. Naga Sruthi & Sashideepth Reddy
Affiliation
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Devupalli Sudha Madhuri - E-mail: sudhamadhuridevupalli75@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9125566578
Papala Sesha Reddy - E-mail: drpseshareddy@gmail.com; Phone: +91 8808614822
Reddy Chaithanya - E-mail: cdhanya777@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9926678906
Shaik Mohammed Abbas - E-mail: abbasmohammed524@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9125544667
T.Naga Sruthi - E-mail: drsruthithandra1@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9876556789
Sashideepth Reddy - E-mail: drsashi_24@yahoo.co.in; Phone: +91 8702223417
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received June 1, 2026; Revised June 30,
2026; Accepted June 30, 2026, Published June 30, 2026
Abstract
Early implant failure and marginal bone loss remain important clinical challenges in implant dentistry and various surface modification techniques have been proposed to enhance osseointegration. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the osseointegration and marginal bone loss of photofunctionalized and PRF-coated implants in completely edentulous mandibular arches. Twelve patients received a total of twenty-four implants, with each patient receiving one UV-activated implant and one PRF-coated implant. Implant stability was evaluated using resonance frequency analysis and marginal bone loss was assessed radiographically over a period of three months. Both groups showed steady improvement in osseointegration, with PRF-coated implants demonstrating slightly higher mean ISQ values, although the difference was not statistically significant. Marginal bone loss was minimal and comparable in both groups, indicating that both techniques performed similarly in terms of early implant stability and bone preservation.
Keywords
Photo functionalization, titanium implants, ultraviolet treatment, osseointegration, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)
Citation
Sudha et al. Bioinformation 22(6): 3686-3691 (2026)
Edited by
Rashmi Laddha
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.
