Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10216/93094
Author(s): A. Pelaez-Vargas
D. Gallego-Perezc
M. Magallanes-Perdomo
M. H. Fernandes
D.J. Hansfordc
H. De Aza
P. Pena
F. J. Monteiro
Title: Isotropic micropatterned silica coatings on zirconia induce guided cell growth for dental implants
Issue Date: 2011
Abstract: Titanium implants are the gold standard in dentistry; however, problems such as gingival tarnishing and peri-implantitis have been reported. For zirconia to become a competitive alternative dental implant material, surface modification techniques that induce guided tissue growth must be developed. Objectives: To develop alternative surface modification techniques to promote guided tissue regeneration on zirconia materials, for applications in dental implantology. Methods: A methodology that combined soft lithography and sol-gel chemistry was used to obtain isotropic micropatterned silica coatings on yttria-stabilized zirconia substrates. The materials were characterized via chemical, structural, surface morphology approaches. In vitro biological behavior was evaluated in terms of early adhesion and viability/metabolic activity of human osteoblast-like cells. Statistical analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA/Tukey HSD post hoc test. Results: Isotropic micropatterned silica coatings on yttria-stabilized zirconia substrates were obtained using a combined approach based on sol-gel technology and soft lithography. Micropatterned silica surfaces exhibited a biocompatible behavior, and modulated cell responses (i.e. inducing early alignment of osteoblast-like cells). After 7 d of culture, the cells fully covered the top surfaces of pillar microstructured silica films. Significance: The micropatterned silica films on zirconia showed a biocompatible response, and were capable of inducing guided osteoblastic cell adhesion, spreading and propagation. The results herein presented suggest that surface-modified ceramic implants via soft lithography and sol-gel chemistry could potentially be used to guide periodontal tissue regeneration, thus promoting tight tissue apposition, and avoiding gingival retraction and peri-implantitis. © 2011 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Subject: Ciências da Saúde, Outras ciências médicas
Health sciences, Other medical sciences
Scientific areas: Ciências médicas e da saúde::Outras ciências médicas
Medical and Health sciences::Other medical sciences
URI: https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/93094
Document Type: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
Rights: restrictedAccess
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