Does saliva impact the effectiveness of titanium dental implants? This research investigates the effect of saliva proteins on epithelial cell adhesion to TiO2-coated and non-coated titanium, which are materials commonly used in dental implants. The study showed that while saliva exposure makes titanium surfaces more hydrophilic, it seems to neutralize the bioactive TiO2-coating and decrease cell attachment. These findings suggest that saliva's interaction with titanium surfaces should be considered when designing and implementing dental implants to optimize their biocompatibility and integration.
Published in the Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, this research fits the journal's focus by exploring the interaction of a biomaterial (TiO2-coated titanium) with a biological environment (saliva) and its impact on cell behavior. It's relevant to developing improved materials for medical implants, aligning with the journal's scope of advancing materials science for medical applications.
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| Medicine: Dentistry | 26 |
| Medicine: Medicine (General) | 15 |
| Medicine | 8 |
| Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical technology | 5 |
| Science: Biology (General) | 5 |