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ArticleJournal of bone metabolism2026

Biomimetic Architectural Cover Accelerates Osseointegration of Titanium Implants.

Su-Jin Kim, Eun Chae Kim, Weon-Young Choi, Seung-Jae Lee, Je-Hwang Ryu

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Su-Jin KimDepartment of Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
Eun Chae KimDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
Weon-Young ChoiDepartment of Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
Seung-Jae LeeDivision of Mechanical Engineering, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
Je-Hwang RyuDepartment of Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.

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Korean Fund for Regenerative Medicine 22A0104L1Ministry of Health and WelfareMinistry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea 2021R1A2C3005727National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2024-00454010
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backgroundAlthough various surface modifications enhance titanium (Ti) implant osseointegration, achieving rapid bone formation comparable to native healing remains challenging. Current strategies primarily focus on micro-scale topography, often overlooking the critical role of macroscopic three-dimensional (3D) architecture in osteoconduction.

methodsWe hypothesized that mimicking native bone's porous architecture is key to accelerating osseointegration. First, we verified the impact of structural continuity by comparing standard Ti implants with decellularized bone grafts in a mouse calvaria defect model. Subsequently, we developed a biomimetic polycaprolactone (PCL)-based 3D architectural cover (Cover-type) and evaluated its osseointegration efficacy in a rat femur model against conventional Ti implants.

resultsThe mouse study confirmed that decellularized bone integrated significantly faster than Ti, highlighting the necessity of 3D continuity. In the rat model, micro-computed tomography analysis indicated a clear trend of increased bone formation in the Cover-type group, though statistical significance was limited by sample size. However, histological analysis confirmed a statistically significant enhancement in bone-to-implant contact compared to controls (P<0.05). The PCL structure served as a scaffold for cell migration, effectively bridging the implant-bone gap.

conclusionsThese findings suggest that providing a bone-like 3D environment via a PCL cover may enhance histological osseointegration, rather than relying solely on surface chemistry.

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Dental implantsone and bonesOsseointegrationPolycaprolactoneTissue scaffolds

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