Antimicrobial effect and biocompatibility of novel metallic nanocrystalline implant coatings

• Published in: Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials Vol. 104; no. 8; pp. 1571 - 1579
• Main Authors: Gosau, Martin, Haupt, Michael, Thude, Sibylle, Strowitzki, Martin, Schminke, Boris, Buergers, Ralf
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.11.2016; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Anti-Infective Agents - chemistry; antibacterial; biocompatibility; Biomedical materials; Bismuth - chemistry; Cell Line; Chondrocytes - cytology; Chondrocytes - metabolism; Coated Materials, Biocompatible - chemistry; dental implant; Humans; Materials research; Materials science; Materials Testing; metallic coatings; Nanoparticles - chemistry; Staphylococcus epidermidis - growth & development; Streptococcus epidermidis; antibacterial; metallic coatings; Streptococcus epidermidis; biocompatibility; dental implant

The present in vitro study was designed to evaluate the surface characteristics, biocompatibilities and antimicrobial effects of experimental titanium implant surfaces, coated by nanocrystalline silver, copper, and bismuth. Biocompatible and antimicrobial implant modifications could result in reduce...