A short review on the effect of mechanical vibration in the evaluation and replacement of bone cement-anchored implants in human bone

Abstract

Mechanical vibration can be defined as the regular or irregular repetitive movement that makes the body leave its resting state. Mechanical vibrations have an important role in keeping the bones and joints healthy. This review study aimed to investigate the effect of mechanical vibration in the evaluation and replacement of bone cement-anchored implants in human bone. The empirical studies related to mechanical vibrations and bone cement-anchored implants were reviewed. The combinations used to search for studies related to the topic included mechanical vibrations, evaluation, replacement, bone, cement-anchored implants, and human bone. The reviewed studies show that mechanical vibration, either local or whole-body, promotes bone growth in and around the implant. The stimulation of bone growth is important for the strength and durability of cement-anchored bone implants. Through the reviewed studies, it was concluded that local or whole-body mechanical vibration improves the stability and durability of bone and bone implants. Mechanical vibration achieves this effect by increasing bone formation in and around the implants and by improving the contact between the implant and the bone.