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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2026

Anodization and Its Role in Peri-Implant Tissue Adhesion: A Novel 3D Bioprinting Approach.

Béla Kolarovszki, Alexandra Steinerbrunner-Nagy, Dorottya Frank, Gábor Decsi, Attila Mühl, Beáta Polgár, Péter Maróti, Ákos Nagy, Judit E Pongrácz, Kinga Turzó

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Béla KolarovszkiDental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Tüzér Str. 1., H-7633 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0002-9122-7974
Alexandra Steinerbrunner-NagyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Rókus Str. 2., H-7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0008-2445-7546
Dorottya FrankDental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Tüzér Str. 1., H-7633 Pécs, Hungary.
Gábor DecsiDepartment of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos Krt. 64-66, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-0264-1130
Attila MühlPrivate Dental Office, Pécsi Str. 1., H-7300 Komló, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0003-2581-0002
Beáta PolgárDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Szigeti Str. 12., H-7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-8687-7430
Péter Maróti3D Printing and Visualisation Centre, University of Pécs, Boszorkány Str. 2., H-7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0001-7538-0675
Ákos NagyDental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Tüzér Str. 1., H-7633 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0007-4168-1382
Judit E PongráczDepartment of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Rókus Str. 2., H-7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-0278-5556
Kinga TurzóDental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Tüzér Str. 1., H-7633 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0003-4133-3998

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backgroundSoft tissue stability around dental implant abutments is critical for maintaining a functional peri-implant seal. Yellow anodization is used to improve the aesthetic and surface characteristics of titanium abutments, yet its epithelial effects under more physiologically relevant 3D conditions remain insufficiently explored.

objectiveTo develop a 3D bioprinted in vitro peri-implant mucosa model and to compare epithelial cell responses on yellow anodized versus turned titanium abutment surfaces.

methodsCommercial Grade 5 (Ti6Al4V) titanium abutments were anodized and compared with turned controls. A collagen-based 3D bioprinted "collar-like" construct incorporating YD-38 epithelial cells was fabricated using a custom holder system to simulate peri-implant mucosal contact. Samples were cultured for 14 and 21 days. Cell distribution and morphology were assessed by optical microscopy and HE staining, while cytoskeletal organization was evaluated by TRITC-phalloidin/Hoechst staining and confocal microscopy. Quantitative fluorescence analysis was performed at 21 days.

resultsBoth surfaces supported epithelial coverage in the 3D environment. Anodized specimens showed more pronounced actin cytoskeletal organization and the presence of actin-rich, filamentous cellular extensions compared with turned controls. Quantitative image analysis demonstrated significantly higher TRITC-phalloidin signal intensity at 21 days on anodized samples (

conclusionsWithin the limitations of a 3D epithelial in vitro model using YD-38 cells, yellow anodization was associated with enhanced epithelial cytoskeletal organization compared with turned titanium. The presented 3D bioprinted platform may serve as a practical in vitro tool for screening abutment surface modifications relevant to peri-implant soft tissue integration.

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3D bioprintinganodizationbiohybrid abutmentepithelial cellsperi-implant mucosatitanium abutment

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