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Adhesion of bone cells to ion-implanted titanium.

S Nayab1, L Shinawi, J Hobkirk

  • 1Department of Biomaterials, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK.

Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine
|September 7, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Ion implantation in titanium affects bone cell adhesion and morphology. Calcium implantation reduced cell adhesion, while argon implantation resulted in poorer cell attachment and spreading, impacting osseointegration potential.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surface Engineering
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Osseointegration is crucial for the success of dental and orthopedic implants.
  • Titanium is a common biomaterial, but enhancing its osseointegration is an ongoing area of research.
  • Ion implantation is a surface modification technique with potential to improve biomaterial properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of calcium, potassium, and argon ion implantation on titanium surfaces.
  • To evaluate the impact of ion implantation on bone-derived cell adhesion and morphology.
  • To correlate cell behavior with surface properties like chemistry and roughness.

Main Methods:

  • Polished titanium discs were implanted with calcium, potassium, and argon ions.

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  • In vitro cell culture using bone-derived cells.
  • Radioactive cell counting to quantify cell adhesion.
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for cell morphology assessment.
  • Interferometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for surface analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Calcium-implanted titanium showed significantly reduced bone cell adhesion compared to controls.
    • Potassium and argon-implanted titanium exhibited similar cell adhesion numbers as control titanium.
    • Cells were well-spread on calcium and potassium-implanted surfaces.
    • A higher proportion of rounded, poorly attached cells were observed on argon-implanted surfaces.
    • Surface chemistry and roughness varied between ion-implanted groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Ion implantation significantly alters the osseointegration potential of titanium surfaces.
    • Calcium implantation negatively impacts bone cell adhesion.
    • Argon implantation affects cell morphology and attachment, suggesting potential issues with osseointegration.
    • Surface properties modified by ion implantation play a critical role in cell-material interactions.