journal article·2025-01-19Open access

Developments in Dental Implant Surface Modification

Bożena Łosiewicz, Patrycja Osak, Delfina Nowińska, Joanna Maszybrocka

Coatings· Volume 15· Issue 1

Abstract

The development of dental implants has significantly advanced due to technological innovations aimed at improving their performance and patient outcomes. This work presents key factors influencing the success of dental implants, including osseointegration, which is the direct connection between living bone and the implant surface, and the various surface modifications that enhance this process. This review highlights the importance of surface roughness, chemical composition, and the use of bioactive coatings to promote better integration with surrounding bone tissue. Innovations such as nanotechnology, 3D printing, and smart surfaces are paving the way for more effective and personalized dental implant solutions. This review underscores the importance of ongoing research and development to improve success rates, enhance patient comfort, and reduce healing times. It focuses on creating cost-effective, reliable methods that integrate multiple functions, such as combining antibacterial and osteoconductive properties to improve overall implant performance.
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OpenAlex topics: Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes

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Affiliations

Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland

Funding

framework of the Student Research Grant of the European City of Science Katowice

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