Cleaning potential of different air abrasive powders and their impact on implant surface roughness.

Background: Implant surface roughness after air abrasive therapy has not been measured precisely in previous research. Debridement with air abrasion facilitates the mechanical removal of bacterial biofilms but may damage implant surfaces on a microscopic level.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the cleaning potential of various air abrasive powders and their effect on titanium implant surfaces.