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Ultrasonication-assisted sequential chemical removal of mature biofilm on titanium healing abutments is an efficient and cost-effective method for decontamination, allowing for at least one reuse cycle. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonication-assisted chemical methods in removing biofilm from titanium healing abutments.

March 12, 2026

Ultrasonication‐Assisted Sequential Chemical Removal of Mature Biofilm on Retrieved Titanium Healing Abutments

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To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonication-assisted chemical methods in removing biofilm from titanium healing abutments.
Utilized a three-step cleaning protocol involving soaking in ED and SH with ultrasonication
Assessed cleaning efficiency across various macrogeometries of healing abutments
Evaluated surface alterations post-treatment
Ultrasonication combined with SH showed superior cleaning efficiency
Minimal surface alteration observed regardless of abutment macrogeometry
Protocol may allow for at least one reuse cycle of healing abutments

Abstract

After precleaning HAs by soaking in ED, 1% SH, used in combination with US, can be preferred for decontaminating HAs due to its superior cleaning efficiency and minimal surface alteration regardless of HA macrogeometry. In cases where placing unused HAs is not feasible, this three-step protocol may present an efficient and cost-effective alternative for at least one reuse cycle.

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Ultrasonication‐Assisted Sequential Chemical Removal of Mature Biofilm on Retrieved Titanium Healing Abutments

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