Implant Surface Decontamination
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Pilot In Vitro Study to Assess Cleaning Ability and Effects of Different Decontamination Methods on Implant Surfaces
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2025
The present pilot in vitro study aimed to evaluate the cleaning efficacy of three different decontamination tools and possible surface alterations following treatment, using permanent red ink to mimic the presence of oral biofilm.
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Effects of Mechanical Methods Used in Peri-implantitis Treatment on Implant Surface Decontamination and Roughness
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2025
The present protocol describes an experimental model based on ink-staining which can be used for in vitro implant surface decontamination and roughness research to contribute to clinical decision-making.
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Decontamination for Laboratory Biosafety
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2023
Robert M. Rioux and Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Decontamination is essential for laboratory biosafety, as the accumulation of microbial contamination in the laboratory can lead to the transmission of disease. The degree of decontamination can be classified as either disinfection or sterilization. Disinfection aims to eliminate all pathogenic microorganisms, with the exception of bacterial spores on lab surfaces or equipment. Sterilization, on the other hand,...
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A Standardized Method for Measuring Internal Lung Surface Area via Mouse Pneumonectomy and Prosthesis Implantation
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2017
Internal lung surface area (ISA) is a critical criterion for assessing lung morphology and physiology in lung diseases and injury-induced alveolar regeneration. We describe here a standardized method that can minimize the measurement bias for ISA in both lung pneumonectomy and prosthesis implantation mouse models.
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The Portable Chemical Sterilizer (PCS), D-FENS, and D-FEND ALL: Novel Chlorine Dioxide Decontamination Technologies for the Military
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2014
The Portable Chemical Sterilizer (PCS) is a revolutionary, energy-independent, almost waterless sterilization technology for Army medical units. The PCS generates chlorine dioxide from dry reagents mixed with water on-site, at-will, and at point-of-use (PoU) in a plastic suitcase. The Disinfectant-sprayer for Foods and ENvironmentally-friendly Sanitation (D-FENS) and the Disinfectant for ENvironmentally-friendly Decontamination, All-purpose (D-FEND ALL) produce aqueous chlorine dioxide in a...
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These approaches target contamination through complementary actions. Mechanical cleaning helps disrupt adherent biofilms and remove tissue debris, while chemical agents can contribute to microbial inactivation. Physical treatments provide another means of addressing contaminants on the implant surface. Combining modalities may be useful when biofilms adhere strongly or when surface access is limited, provided the implant’s integrity remains protected.
Material composition and surface architecture affect how strongly microorganisms and debris remain attached and how safely a treatment can be applied. Complex or difficult-to-access structures may limit cleaning contact, while certain treatments could threaten surface integrity if conditions are poorly controlled. Consequently, the same decontamination approach may not perform equally across different implant designs or materials.
Removing contamination is not the only objective; the treatment must also avoid damaging the implanted device. Changes to surface integrity can undermine the intended characteristics of the implant and may complicate its continued use. Decontamination therefore requires balancing microbial and debris removal against treatment conditions that remain compatible with the material and surface structure.
Selection should consider the type of contaminant, the implant material, the surface structure, and the conditions under which treatment will occur. Biofilms, tissue debris, and other contaminants may respond differently to mechanical, chemical, or physical approaches. Accounting for these variables helps researchers and clinicians choose a strategy that addresses contamination while limiting risks to the implant surface.
In medicine, the approach is particularly relevant when contamination is associated with an implanted device and infection control is a concern. A strategy can combine suitable cleaning and inactivation methods to reduce microbial contamination on surfaces that are difficult to access. By lowering contamination while preserving the device, treatment may also support conditions associated with tissue healing.
Standardized strategies allow decontamination approaches to be evaluated under defined treatment conditions rather than compared inconsistently. Their outcomes can inform infection-control practices and reveal how implant materials and surface structures respond to cleaning or inactivation methods. This evidence can guide the development of safer, more durable implants designed with contamination control and surface preservation in mind.