{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Histological evaluation of bone reactions to aluminium oxide dental implants in man: a case report.
{Author}: Piattelli A;Podda G;Scarano A;
{Journal}: Biomaterials
{Volume}: 17
{Issue}: 7
{Year}: Apr 1996
{Factor}: 15.304
{DOI}: 10.1016/0142-9612(96)86741-x
{Abstract}: Alumina implants have been shown to possess high biocompatibility. The authors present the case of an aluminium oxide ceramic implant removed because of fracture of the abutment after a 30-month loading period. It was possible to observe microscopically that the implant was covered by highly mineralized mature compact lamellar bone; no connective tissue or inflammatory cells were present at the interface. Osteocytes were observed very close to the bone-implant interface. These features indicate the good biocompatibility of the implant.