Abstract
Purpose: The osseointegration in dental implants is greatly affected by various surface properties, such as chemistry, texture, and overall cleanliness. This study aimed to investigate the impact of mineral oil lubricants used in rotary instruments on osseointegration within rabbit tibiae, with a specific focus on potential contamination from dental handpices. Materials and Methods: Twelve New Zealand rabbits were included in this study, each receiving two implants in each tibia, resulting in a total of 48 implants across the study. Groups were organized based on the time until euthanasia and the degree of implant contamination. Three contamination levels were defined: the first group received implants without any lubricant in the handpiece (control group); the second group received implants with handpices managed as recommended; the third group had implants placed using fixtures pre-soaked in lubricant. These groups were further subdivided based on euthanization periods of two and four weeks. We measured and analyzed both the removal torque and the bone-implant contact. Results: We observed a non-significant inverse correlation between the severity of fixture contamination and removal torque. However, there was a significant reduction in bone-implant contact associated with higher contamination levels, particularly after four weeks. Conclusions: Even brief exposure to lubricants from handpieces can jeopardize the osseointegration of implants in bone. Therefore, it is imperative to implement thorough procedures for lubricant removal post-application and to employ precise cleaning and suction during implant drilling and placement to minimize residual oil on the implant surface.
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