ArticleACS omega2024
Enhancing Titanium Osteoconductivity by Alkali-Hot Water Treatment.
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Abstract
Titanium and its alloys are essential in orthopedic and dental treatments owing to their high strength, corrosion resistance, and superior biocompatibility compared with those of other metals. However, titanium alloys are bioinert. Previous studies have indicated that alkali treatment (AT) is a straightforward method to create a surface oxidization layer on titanium, thereby improving its bioactivity. Herein, alkali-hot water pretreatment was used to enhance the osteoconductivity of titanium and to identify a simple and efficient means of enhancing the interaction between osteoblasts and implants for clinical applications. Commercial pure titanium plates were ground (CP Ti) and subjected to alkali solution and hot water treatments (AWT). Single-process CP Ti specimens were prepared via either AT or hot water treatment (WT). Network-like structural features were observed in the AT specimens and were further refined and densified in the AWT specimens. Water contact angle testing revealed that the hydrophilicity of the titanium specimen (80° for CP Ti) increased by 19° for the AT specimens but decreased by 59° for the AWT specimens. Mouse preosteoblasts (MC3T3-E1 cells) were used for
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