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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2025

Handheld Nonthermal Plasma Augmentation of Glass-Ceramic Spray Deposition on Zirconia Surface Characterization and MG-63/HGF-1 Cell Behavior: An In Vitro Study.

Sheng-Han Wu, Szu-Yu Lai, I-Ta Lee, Yuichi Mine, Huei-Yu Huang, Tzu-Yu Peng

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Sheng-Han WuSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Szu-Yu LaiSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0009-2258-707X
I-Ta LeeSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-8451-0280
Yuichi MineDepartment of Medical Systems Engineering, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City 734-8553, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-7057-1955
Huei-Yu HuangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Tzu-Yu PengSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-7168-9429

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National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan 111-2314-B-038-021National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan 114-2314-B-038-052-MY2Taipei Medical University TMU113-AE1-B07
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Abstract

Zirconia is widely used for customized implant abutments owing to its esthetics, strength, and biocompatibility; however, the optimal surface modification for soft-tissue sealing and bone metabolic remains uncertain. This study evaluated how glass-ceramic spray deposition (GCSD), with or without handheld nonthermal plasma (HNP), alters zirconia surface physiochemistry and cellular responses. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, surface roughness (Ra), wettability, and surface free energy (SFE) were measured. Human osteoblast-like cells (MG-63) and human gingival fibroblasts (HGF-1) were used to assess attachment and spreading, metabolic activity, cytotoxicity, and inflammatory response (tumor necrosis factor-α, TNF-α) (α = 0.05). GCSD produced an interlaced rod- and needle-like glass-ceramic layer, significantly increasing Ra and hydrophilicity. HNP further reduced surface contaminants, increased SFE, and enhanced wettability. The combination of GCSD and HNP yielded the greatest attachment and spreading for both cell types, without increases in cytotoxicity or TNF-α. GCSD with HNP creates a hydrophilic, micro-textured, chemically activated zirconia surface that maintains biocompatibility while promoting early attachment and bone metabolic activity, supporting its application for zirconia implant abutments.

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alkaline phosphatasebiocompatibilitybone metabolic activitycell attachmentgingival fibroblastsglass–ceramic spray depositionhandheld nonthermal plasmasurface roughnesswettabilityzirconia

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PMCPMC12653843

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