Acid-Etched Surface

An acid-etched implant is similar to a sandblasted implant in that acid etching creates a textured surface, versus the smooth surface of traditional implants. Acid-etching and sandblasting are done to improve the biological response to dental implants and increase the chances of implant success. By using an acid-etched dental implant, a periodontist can decrease the total treatment time required for the implant by minimizing the healing time for osseointegration establishment. The implant hardware is the first component during the dental implant process to interact with the patient, making it critical to ensure that the implant is well received. The possibility of implant rejection remains with any dental implant procedure, however, by using an acid-etched implant or an implant that has been otherwise treated to improve surface texture, the risk of rejection can be reduced. This helps shorten and improve the implant procedure overall, creating a positive patient experience.