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Osteogenic response and osteoprotective effects in vivo of a nanostructured titanium surface with antibacterial properties

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In implantology, as an alternative approach to the use of antibiotics, direct surface modifications of the implant addressed to inhibit bacterial adhesion and to limit bacterial proliferation are a promising tactic. The present study evaluates in an in vivo normal model the osteogenic response and the osteointegration of an anodic spark deposition nanostructured titanium surface doped with gallium (ASD + Ga) in comparison with two other surface treatments of titanium: an anodic spark deposition treatment without gallium (ASD) and an acid etching treatment (CTR). Moreover the study assesses the osteoprotective potential and the antibacterial effect of the previously mentioned surface treatments in an experimentally-induced peri-implantitis model. The obtained data points out a more rapid primary fixation in ASD and ASD + Ga implants, compared with CTR surface. Regarding the antibacterial properties, the ASD + Ga surface shows osteoprotective action on bone peri-implant tissue in vivo as well as an antibacterial effect within the first considered time point.

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The authors would like to thank Eurocoating S.p.A. for their liberal donation that contributed the funding of this study. Furthermore, they declare no conflict of interest.

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  1. Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43126, Parma, Italy

    F. Ravanetti, M. C. Ossiprandi, F. Gazza, F. M. Martini, R. Di Lecce, G. Gnudi, J. Gavini & A. Cacchioli

  2. Department of Chemistry, Materials and Materials Engineering “G. Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Via Mancinelli 7, 20131, Milan, Italy

    R. Chiesa & C. Della Valle

  3. Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy

    V. Farina

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Ravanetti, F., Chiesa, R., Ossiprandi, M.C. et al. Osteogenic response and osteoprotective effects in vivo of a nanostructured titanium surface with antibacterial properties. J Mater Sci: Mater Med 27, 52 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-015-5661-6

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