Factors Affecting Implant Surface Roughness and Platform Alterations After Implantoplasty: An In Vitro Study Simulating Different Clinical Scenarios

Implantoplasty leads to a significant reduction in the surface roughness of implants but is affected by several variables. Performing implantoplasty on posterior mandibular implants with adjacent teeth seems to be more challenging compared to implants placed in the anterior region of a fully edentulous maxilla. The presence of a prosthetic crown should also be considered as a relevant factor. Furthermore, implantoplasty can sometimes cause gaps in the implant-abutment interface and an accumulation of silicone debris, especially in areas with limited access.