Contamination of the Implant Body before Insertion

The implant may be contaminated by manufacturing error, by the operator, from non titanium instrumentation and by the bacteria of the oral cavity. Contaminated handling of the implant prior to insertion, dropping it, is poor surgical protocol and it ensures failure. It is advocated to handle implants with titanium instruments and prior to surgery washing the gloved hands with saline after donning the gloves to prevent any contamination with glove powder.