ArticleJournal of dental sciences2026
Antibacterial tannic acid/polydopamine hybrid coatings for titanium implants.
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Background/purpose: Bacterial infections pose a significant threat to the longevity of titanium (Ti) implants, often leading to implant failure and peri-implantitis. This study aimed to improve the antibacterial properties of Ti implants by modifying their surfaces with tannic acid (TA) and polydopamine (PDA) as an antibiotic-free strategy. Materials and methods: Four different concentrations of TA (2, 4, 8, and 16 mg/mL) in Tris buffer served as the deposition solution. TA-based coatings, both with and without the addition of PDA, were applied to Ti substrates via a simple drop-coating approach. The phase composition and microstructure of the coated samples were examined. The antibacterial performance of the coatings against Results: The surface characterization confirmed the successful formation of the coating; however, high concentrations of TA resulted in surface cracking. Importantly, incorporating PDA improved the structural integrity of the hybrid coating without compromising its antibacterial efficacy. Coatings with higher TA loading, specifically 8 mg/mL and 16 mg/mL, effectively eliminated both bacterial strains, achieving a bacteriostatic ratio exceeding 90 %. Furthermore, cytotoxicity assays demonstrated good cytocompatibility for all coatings, although a slight decline in cell viability was observed with increasing TA concentration. Conclusion: This study highlighted that the coating formulated with 8 mg/mL TA in combination with PDA provided an optimal balance between antibacterial efficacy, structural integrity, and cytocompatibility. This cost-effective and straightforward coating showed promising potential for use in antibacterial titanium implants.
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