Editor’s choice

In this issue, the editor’s choice is the article published in the Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants “In Vitro Evaluation of Bacterial Adhesion of Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis on Sand-Blasted, Acid-Etched, and Anodized Titanium Dental Implants” authored by Vamshi Nizampuram.

In their study, the authors compared the bacterial adhesion of S. mutans and E. faecalis on sand-blasted acid-etched and anodized titanium dental implants. They showed that “compared with sand-blasted and acid-etched dental implants, anodized dental implants showed higher adhesion of S. mutans and E. faecalis.” These findings support the hypothesis that some of moderately rough surfaces may be more susceptible to the development of peri-implant disorders.