Immunological and tissue reactions to titanium particles generated by the mechanical decontamination of dental implants: In vitro and in vivo study

Background: Mechanical decontamination of biofilm, or implantoplasty, is a commonly employed technique for managing peri-implantitis. However, the inflammatory response and in vivo behavior of titanium (Ti) particles released during this procedure remain underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate t...

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Autores: Gil, Javier, Fonseca, Darcio, Fernández Domínguez, Manuel, Fernández Domínguez, Pedro, Akagi-Camacho, Sayuri, Toledano-Serrabona, Jorge, Vegas-Bustamante, Erika, Camps-Font, Octavi, Sánchez-Garcés, M. Ángeles, Aragoneses, Juan Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC)
Repositorio:Depósito Digital e-UCJC
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.ucjc.edu:20.500.12020/1894
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12020/1894
https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.27171
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ciencias Biomédicas
Immunology
Implantoplasty
Titanium
Peri-implantitis
32 Ciencias Médicas
3213.13 Ortodoncia-Estomatología
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Sumario:Background: Mechanical decontamination of biofilm, or implantoplasty, is a commonly employed technique for managing peri-implantitis. However, the inflammatory response and in vivo behavior of titanium (Ti) particles released during this procedure remain underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic, inflammatory, and osteogenic effects of Ti particles released during implantoplasty, as well as their in vivo behavior Material and Methods: Titanium particles were generated by following a standardized protocol using drills on 150 commercially pure Ti implants. Cytotoxicity thresholds were determined using THP-1 macrophages and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs). These cells were subsequently cultured with Ti particle-conditioned medium, and inflammatory responses were analyzed using RT-qPCR for markers such as CCR7, TNF-α, IL-1β (pro-inflammatory), and CD206, TGF-β, IL-10 (anti-inflammatory). Cytokine levels were quantified using ELISA. Osteogenic responses in BM-MSCs were assessed by analyzing Runx2, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and osteocalcin (OC) expression, and ALP activity was measured colorimetrically. In vivo, Ti particles were introduced into mandibular defects in 20 Wistar rats, with histological analysis performed 20 days post-implantation Results: Ti particles elicited a pro-inflammatory response in macrophages, with increased expression of TNF-α and reduced expression of TGF-β and CD206. Cytokine analysis confirmed elevated IL-1β and reduced IL-10 levels. No significant changes in ALP activity were observed. Conclusions: Titanium particles released during implantoplasty induce pro-inflammatory responses.