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Surface analysis of titanium disks with strontium coating
Sugarbaatar Urangoo1, Takashi Kado1, Takashi Nezu2
1Division of Endodontology and Periodontology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido.
Dental Materials Journal
|January 4, 2022
Summary
A novel smooth titanium surface doped with strontium ions shows potential for enhanced bone formation. This surface modification may help prevent peri-implantitis, a common dental implant complication.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Implantology
- Surface Chemistry
Background:
- Peri-implantitis is a frequent complication following dental implant surgery.
- Rough implant surfaces are more prone to peri-implantitis than smooth surfaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate a smooth titanium (Ti) surface modified with strontium (Sr) for enhanced bone formation.
- To leverage strontium's osteogenic properties to support osteoblast activity.
Main Methods:
- A smooth Ti surface was coated with a titanium oxide film via chemical treatment.
- Strontium ions (Sr2+) were incorporated into the titanium dioxide (TiO2) film using strontium nitrate solution and spin coating.
- Surface morphology, chemical composition, and Sr2+ release were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Strontium was successfully doped into the TiO2 film on the Ti surface.
- The chemical treatment resulted in a smooth, Sr-doped surface.
Conclusions:
- The developed strontium-doped titanium surface is a promising approach for improving bone integration.
- This surface modification strategy could potentially reduce the incidence of peri-implantitis.
