Assessing the osteogenic potential of zirconia and titanium surfaces with an advanced in vitro model

Dental implants are the gold standard of dental replacement strategies and to date, a multitude of implant materials and surface modifications have been developed and are routinely applied in clinics. Especially titanium and titanium alloys have been the materials of choice for dental implant systems due to their exceptional mechanical and chemical properties as well as the biological response to those implants [1]. Various in vitro and in vivo studies successfully showed that the implant surface properties including topography, chemical composition, and hydrophilicity regulate the cellular fate decisions of osteoprogenitors and their progeny, ultimately determining the osseointegration potential and clinical success of an implant [2].
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research