Abstract:Objective To investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of different antibacterial material coated on dental implants in animal model of peri-implant inflammation. Methods A total of 30 titanium rods were randomly divided into 3 groups based on material coated on the rod surface: silver electrodeposition (Ti-Ag group), silanization treatment (Ti-Si group) and non-coated rods (control group). Six dental implants were inserted in the mandibular premolar sites of beagle dog (n = 5). Peri-implantitis was initiated by ligation at neck of the implant for 2 months. Identification of peri-implantitis was achieved by plaque index, modified sulcus bleeding index, probing depth, gingival index, mobility of implant, X-ray examination and histological analysis. Results Control group showed mucosa with severe edema (even ulcer or fester), dull percussion and implant loosening, which were significantly alleviated in both Ti-Ag and Ti-Si group. Clinical indexes mentioned above suggested that animals in Ti-Ag and Ti-Si group experienced better recovery when compared with control group. No obvious dramatic difference was founded between Ti-Ag group and Ti-Si group (P > 0.05). X-ray showed no obvious bone resorption around implants in both Ti-Ag and Ti-Si groups while dogs in control group showed obvious vertical absorption of alveolar bone around implant indicated by obvious transmission between bone and implants. Histological staining indicated significantly improved osseointegration in Ti-Ag and Ti-Si groups compared with control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Antibacterial Ti-Ag and Ti-Si coated rods reduce local inflammation and bone resorption in peri-implantitis.