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Bone fractures and critical-size bone defects are significant public health issues, and clinical treatment outcomes are closely related to the intrinsic properties of the utilized implant materials. Zinc (Zn)-based biodegradable metals (BMs) have emerged as promising bioactive materials because of their exceptional biocompatibility, appropriate mechanical properties, and controllable biodegradation. This review summarizes the state of the art in terms of Zn-based metals for bone repair and regeneration, focusing on bridging the gap between biological mechanism and required bioactivity. The molecular mechanism underlying the release of Zn ions from Zn-based BMs in the improvement of bone repair and regeneration is elucidated. By integrating clinical considerations and the specific bioactivity required for implant materials, this review summarizes the current research status of Zn-based internal fixation materials for promoting fracture healing, Zn-based scaffolds for regenerating critical-size bone defects, and Zn-based barrier membranes for reconstituting alveolar bone defects. Considering the significant progress made in the research on Zn-based BMs for potential clinical applications, the challenges and promising research directions are proposed and discussed.
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Autologous bone transplantation is still considered as the gold standard therapeutic option for bone defect repair. The alternative tissue engineering approaches have to combine good hardiness of biomaterials whilst allowing good stem cell functionality. To become more useful for load-bearing applications, mechanical properties of calcium phosphate materials have to be improved. In the present study, we aimed to reduce the brittleness of ß-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP). For this purpose, we used three polymers (PDL-02, -02a, -04) for coatings and compared resulting mechanical and degradation properties as well as their impact on seeded periosteal stem cells. Mechanical properties of coated and uncoated ß-TCP scaffolds were analyzed. In addition, degradation kinetics analyses of the polymers employed and of the polymer-coated scaffolds were performed. For bioactivity assessment, the scaffolds were seeded with jaw periosteal cells (JPCs) and cultured under untreated and osteogenic conditions. JPC adhesion/proliferation, gene and protein expression by immunofluorescent staining of embedded scaffolds were analyzed. Raman spectroscopy measurements gave an insight into material properties and cell mineralization. PDL-coated ß-TCP scaffolds showed a significantly higher flexural strength in comparison to that of uncoated scaffolds. Degradation kinetics showed considerable differences in pH and electrical conductivity of the three different polymer types, while the core material ß-TCP was able to stabilize pH and conductivity. Material differences seemed to have an impact on JPC proliferation and differentiation potential, as reflected by the expression of osteogenic marker genes. A homogenous cell colonialization of coated and uncoated scaffolds was detected. Most interesting from a bone engineer's point of view, the PDL-04 coating enabled detection of cell matrix mineralization by Raman spectroscopy. This was not feasible with uncoated scaffolds, due to intercalating effects of the ß-TCP material and the JPC-formed calcium phosphate. In conclusion, the use of PDL-04 coating improved the mechanical properties of the ß-TCP scaffold and promoted cell adhesion and osteogenic differentiation, whilst allowing detection of cell mineralization within the ceramic core material.
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Zinc-based nanoparticles, nanoscale metal frameworks and metals have been considered as biocompatible materials for bone tissue engineering. Among them, zinc-based metals are recognized as promising biodegradable materials thanks to their moderate degradation rate ranging between magnesium and iron. Nonetheless, materials' biodegradability and the related biological response depend on the specific implant site. The present study evaluated the biodegradability, cytocompatibility, and hemocompatibility of a hot-extruded zinc-copper-iron (Zn-Cu-Fe) alloy as a potential biomaterial for craniomaxillofacial implants. Firstly, the effect of fetal bovine serum (FBS) on in vitro degradation behavior was evaluated. Furthermore, an extract test was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity of the alloy. Also, the hemocompatibility evaluation was carried out by a modified Chandler-Loop model. The results showed decreased degradation rates of the Zn-Cu-Fe alloy after incorporating FBS into the medium. Also, the alloy exhibited acceptable toxicity towards RAW264.7, HUVEC, and MC3T3-E1 cells. Regarding hemocompatibility, the alloy did not significantly alter erythrocyte, platelet, and leukocyte counts, while the coagulation and complement systems were activated. This study demonstrated the predictable in vitro degradation behavior, acceptable cytotoxicity, and appropriate hemocompatibility of Zn-Cu-Fe alloy; therefore, it might be a candidate biomaterial for craniomaxillofacial implants.
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OBJECTIVE: This interlaboratory round robin test investigated the robustness of the Chevron-Notch Beam (CNB) test method and the effect of the processing and testing variations on the fracture toughness of a dental 3Y-TZP ceramic. METHODS: The round robin test was performed precisely following the procedures recommended in ISO 24370:2005 and applied on a commercial 3Y-TZP ceramic (product information). A total of 335 test specimens with dimensions 3×4 x 45 mm³ was equally distributed among 10 participating laboratories of varying experience in fracture toughness testing. A standard operating procedure was defined with either narrow processing tolerances or alternative (wider) processing tolerances (as proposed in ISO 24370). Fracture toughness data (series 2) was analyzed using one way ANOVA followed by post hoc Tukey HSD test and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were computed (p < 0.05). A further, preceding round-robin (series 1) test was conducted with - more possible variations of test conditions regarding CNB notch processing and storage conditions. Those results are summarized in the supplement and discussed with the actual ISO 24370 test. RESULTS: Fracture toughness of the 3Y-TZP ceramic material, summarized over all laboratories was measured to KIc = 4.48 ± 0.11 MPam0.5 for the standard processing tolerance and KIc = 4.55 ± 0.31 MPam0.5 for the alternative tolerance. The results revealed a significant influence of cutting offset and notch geometry on KIc when using CNB method. The test medium also has a significant influence on KIc in terms of reduced fracture toughness under the influence of water. With defined testing conditions the number of valid tests and reduced standard deviation increased. In case of strictly following such standard operation procedures, KIc can be determined with high reliability. There is no difference between the involved laboratories, but significant influence of cutting offset on KIC was observed. SIGNIFICANCE: The CNB method is suitable method for determination of KIc on fine-grained ceramics such as 3Y-TZP ceramic. By using tighter tolerances for processing and testing, i.e. closely following the ISO 24370 procedure, a highly-precise evaluation of fracture toughness with low data variation is achievable. The information of the storage medium should always be reported along with the data. CNB fracture toughness testing is an alternative method compared to Single-edge V-notch beam (SEVNB), especially for fine-grained ceramics.
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Cerâmica , Zircônio , Materiais Dentários , Teste de Materiais/métodos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Propriedades de SuperfícieRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Since the post-rinsing time is inconsistently recommended, this study aims to investigate the effect of post-rinsing time on the flexural strength and cytotoxicity of an stereolithographically (SLA) printed orthodontic splint material. METHODS: SLA-printed specimens were ultrasonically rinsed with isopropanol (IPA) for 5 min, 12 min, 20 min, 30 min, 1 h, and 12 h, respectively. Surface characterization was conducted by scanning electron microscopy and roughness measurements. Flexural strength was evaluated using a three-point bending test. Cytotoxicity was determined by direct contact test and extract test. For both tests, cell viability (live/dead staining) and cell metabolic activity (CCK-8 assay) were evaluated. Additionally, water sorption and water solubility were tested to analyze the mass loss from immersion. RESULTS: No apparent surface alterations could be detected on the samples post-rinsed for less than 1 h. In contrast, when the post-rinsing time was prolonged to 12 h, surface fissures could be observed. Flexural strength linearly decreased with increasing post-rinsing time. All post-processed specimens did not show an obvious cytotoxic effect. SIGNIFICANCE: The removal of cytotoxic methacrylate monomers by post-rinsing with IPA could be achieved in 5 min. Extending post-rinsing time could not improve the cytocompatibility of the SLA-printed orthodontic splint material, and may result in a decrease in flexural strength.
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Resistência à Flexão , Contenções , Teste de Materiais , Impressão Tridimensional , Propriedades de SuperfícieRESUMO
Encouraging clinical results were reported on a novel cone-in-cone coupling for the fixation of dental implant-supported crowns (Acuris, Dentsply Sirona Implants, Mölndal, Sweden). However, the presence or absence of a microgap and a potential bacterial leakage at the conometric joint has not yet been investigated. A misfit and a resulting gap between the conometric components could potentially serve as a bacterial reservoir that promotes plaque formation, which in turn may lead to inflammation of the peri-implant tissues. Thus, a two-fold study set-up was designed in order to evaluate the bidirectional translocation of bacteria along conometrically seated single crowns. On conometric abutments filled with a culture suspension of anaerobic bacteria, the corresponding titanium nitride-coated (TiN) caps were fixed by friction. Each system was sterilized and immersed in culture medium to provide an optimal environment for microbial growth. Positive and negative controls were prepared. Specimens were stored in an anaerobic workstation, and total and viable bacterial counts were determined. Every 48 h, samples were taken from the reaction tubes to inoculate blood agar plates and to isolate bacterial DNA for quantification using qrt-PCR. In addition, one Acuris test system was subjected to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate the precision of fit of the conometric coupling and marginal crown opening. Throughout the observational period of one week, blood agar plates of the specimens showed no viable bacterial growth. qrt-PCR, likewise, yielded a result approaching zero with an amount of about 0.53 × 10-4 µg/mL DNA. While the luting gap/marginal opening between the TiN-cap and the ceramic crown was within the clinically acceptable range, the SEM analysis failed to identify a measurable microgap at the cone-in-cone junction. Within the limits of the in-vitro study it can be concluded that the Acuris conometric interface does not allow for bacterial translocation under non-dynamic loading conditions.
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Coroas/microbiologia , Titânio/farmacologia , Zircônio/farmacologia , Carga Bacteriana , Desenho Assistido por Computador , Humanos , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura/métodos , Próteses e Implantes/microbiologiaRESUMO
Appropriately adapted comprehensive mechanical properties, degradation behavior and biocompatibility are prerequisites for the application of Zn-based biodegradable implants. In this study, hot-extruded Zn-0.5Cu-xFe (x = 0.1, 0.2 and 0.4 wt%) alloys were fabricated as candidates for biodegradable materials for guided bone regeneration (GBR) membranes. The hot-extrusion process and Cu alloying were expected mostly to enhance the mechanical properties, and the Fe alloying was added mainly for regulating the degradation. The microstructure, mechanical properties and in vitro degradation behavior were systematically investigated. The ZnCuFe alloys were composed of a Zn matrix and FeZn13 phase. With increasing Fe content, a higher FeZn13 phase precipitation with larger particles was observed. Since elongation declined significantly until fracture with increasing Fe content up to 0.4 wt%, the ZnCuFe (0.2 wt%) alloy achieved a good balance between mechanical strength and ductility, with an ultimate tensile strength of 202.3 MPa and elongation at fracture of 41.2%. Moreover, the addition of Fe successfully accelerated the degradation of ZnCuFe alloys. The ZnCuFe (0.2 wt%) alloy showed relatively uniform corrosion in the long-term degradation test. Furthermore, extracts of the ZnCuFe (0.2 wt%) alloy showed no apparent cytotoxic effects against L929 fibroblasts, Saos-2 osteoblasts or TAg periosteal cells. The ZnCuFe (0.2 wt%) alloy exhibited the potential to inhibit bacterial adhesion of Streptococcus gordonii and mixed oral bacteria. Our study provides evidence that the ZnCuFe (0.2 wt%) alloy can represent a promising material for the application as a suitable GBR membrane.
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Zinc (Zn) and its alloys have been considered promising absorbable metals for medical implants. However, the dynamic interaction between Zn-based materials and human blood after implantation remains unclear. In this study, a modified Chandler-Loop system was applied to assess the blood compatibility and initial degradation behavior of a Zn-4.0Cu (wt%) alloy (Zn-4Cu) and Zn with human peripheral blood under circulation conditions. In this dynamic in vitro model, the Zn-4Cu and Zn showed sufficient blood compatibility. The numbers of erythrocytes, platelets, and leukocytes were not significantly altered, and appropriate activations of the coagulation and complement system were observed. Concerning initial degradation behavior, the product layers formed on the surfaces comprise a mixture of organic and inorganic compounds while the inorganic constituents decrease toward the outer surface. Considering the corrosion morphology and electrochemical behaviors, Zn-4Cu exhibited milder and more uniform degradation than Zn. Additionally, long-term degradation tests of 28 days in human peripheral blood, human serum, and Dulbecco's phosphate-buffered saline (DPBS) demonstrated that the Zn-4Cu showed relatively uniform degradation in blood and serum. On the contrary, in DPBS, severe localized corrosion appeared along the grain boundary of the secondary phase, which was likely attributed to the acceleration of galvanic corrosion. The Zn was found with localized corrosion impeded in the blood albeit with apparently developed deep pitting holes in the serum and DPBS.
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Ligas , Zinco , Implantes Absorvíveis , Materiais Biocompatíveis , Corrosão , Humanos , Teste de MateriaisRESUMO
AIM: Patients with cardiogenic shock or ARDS, for example, in COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2, may require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). An ECLS/ECMO model simulating challenging vascular anatomy is desirable for cannula insertion training purposes. We assessed the ability of various 3D-printable materials to mimic the penetration properties of human tissue by using porcine aortae. METHODS: A test bench for needle penetration and piercing in sampled porcine aorta and preselected 3D-printable polymers was assembled. The 3D-printable materials had Shore A hardness of 10, 20, and 50. 17G Vygon 1.0 × 1.4 mm × 70 mm needles were used for penetration tests. RESULTS: For the porcine tissue and Shore A 10, Shore A 20, and Shore A 50 polymers, penetration forces of 0.9036 N, 0.9725 N, 1.0386 N, and 1.254 N were needed, respectively. For piercing through the porcine tissue and Shore A 10, Shore A 20, and Shore A 50 polymers, forces of 0.8399 N, 1.244 N, 1.475 N, and 1.482 N were needed, respectively. ANOVA showed different variances among the groups, and pairwise two-tailed t-tests showed significantly different needle penetration and piercing forces, except for penetration of Shore A 10 and 20 polymers (p = 0.234 and p = 0.0857). Significantly higher forces were required for all other materials. CONCLUSION: Shore A 10 and 20 polymers have similar needle penetration properties compared to the porcine tissue. Significantly more force is needed to pierce through the material fully. The most similar tested material to porcine aorta for needle penetration and piercing in ECMO-implantation is the silicon Shore A 10 polymer. This silicon could be a 3D-printable material in surgical training for ECMO-implantation.
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COVID-19 , Oxigenação por Membrana Extracorpórea , Animais , Aorta , Humanos , Agulhas , SARS-CoV-2 , Choque Cardiogênico , SuínosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this interlaboratory round robin test was to prove the robustness of the DIN EN ISO 6872:2019 and to identify the influence of processing and testing variations. METHODS: Each of the 12 laboratories participated (A-L) received 60 (n = 720) assigned zirconia specimens. All participants seperated the specimens from the blanks, sintered them, polished half of all specimens and performed the biaxial flexural test (DIN EN ISO 6872:2019). The surface roughness was determined by using tactile measuring device. Fractographic examination was performed under scanning-electron-microscopy (SEM). Data was analysed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov-, Kruskal-Wallis-, Mann-Whitney-U-test and two-parametric Weibull statistic (p < 0.05). RESULTS: The results for both preparation methods (as-fired and polished) showed significant differences for some participants. The values for as-fired groups ranged between 513 (I) and 659 (E) MPa. H showed higher Weibull modulus than C, E and I. Within polished groups flexural strengths values from 465 (L) to 1212 (E) MPa were observed, with a tendency to clustered groups A, I, J, L (465-689 MPa) and remaining groups (877-1212 MPa). E presented the highest and H the lowest Weibull modulus. Within A and J, no impact of the preparation method on flexural strength values was observed. Within L, as-fired specimens showed higher flexural strength than polished ones. The flexural strength increase did only associate to a certain extent with measured surface roughness. Fractography showed defect populations depending on polishing techniques, associated to the strength level, especially for polished groups. Reduced strength is related to machining defects, regardless of the surface state. SIGNIFICANCE: DIN EN ISO 6872:2019 can be seen as guidance to biaxial flexural strength testing but additional effort is necessary to ensure interlaboratory comparability. Calibrated furnaces and reliable sintering conditions are mandatory requirements together with detailed specifications on finishing or polishing procedures. Biaxial flexural testing is really a matter of understanding specimen preparation, alignment and mechanical testing by itself. DIN EN ISO 6872:2019 should further recommend reporting of mean surface roughness along with any biaxial flexural strength data. Fractography is a mandatory tool in interpretation and understanding of strength data.
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Resistência à Flexão , Laboratórios , Cerâmica , Humanos , Teste de Materiais , Propriedades de Superfície , ZircônioRESUMO
This study determinates the persistence of retention force in Akers-clasps for removable partial dentures made from Co-Cr alloy. Therefore, standardized computer-aided designed (CAD) clasp #1 specimens were made by direct metal laser melting (DMLM, n = 10) and by lost-wax dental casting (DC) of computer-aided manufactured (CAM) replicas (n = 10, DC) from two comparable Co-Cr alloys. The retention force was tested after manufacturing for 9000 cycles of setting and removal from a molar tooth crown analog made from zirconia; simulating in-vitro a duration of six years in service. The first and last 360 cycles (T0 and T1, 3 months each) of all specimens were selected for comparison of retention forces between the materials. A constant decrease of 6% from the initial retention force (T0 = 4.86 N, SD = 0.077; T1 = 4.57 N, SD = 0.037) was detected at the DC specimens, and an increase of 4% in DMLM specimens (T0 = 5.69 N, SD = 0.078; T1 = 5.92 N, SD = 0.077); all differences were statistically significant (p < 0.0001). Even if these deviations are not of clinical relevance, further studies and applications should investigate the fatigue behavior of laser melted Co-Cr-alloys for dental application.
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This study evaluated bond strengths of three commercial veneering porcelains to experimental cast titanium-chromium (Ti-Cr) alloy and commercially pure titanium (cp-Ti) via three-point bending test. After the bending test, the fractured specimens were analyzed using an electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA). The Ti-Cr specimens showed lower bond strengths than the cp-Ti specimens, irrespective of the layering porcelain material; however, all the strengths exceeded the minimum requirement of ISO 9693-1:2012 (>25 MPa). EPMA revealed that titanium and/or chromium elements were detected on the debonded porcelain surface of the Ti-Cr and cp-Ti specimens in the case of the higher bond strength. Contrastingly, the residual porcelain was retained on the metallic surface in the case of the lower bond strength. Although porcelain bonding to the titanium alloy is influenced by porcelain type, the Ti-Cr alloy could be feasible for porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations.
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Colagem Dentária , Porcelana Dentária , Ligas , Cromo , Teste de Materiais , Ligas Metalo-Cerâmicas , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura , Propriedades de Superfície , TitânioRESUMO
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Peri-implantitis is the most important issue threatening the long-term survival rate of dental implants. Various efforts have been made to reduce implant surface plaque formation, which is one of the essential causes of peri-implantitis. In our study, we applied the natural antibacterial agent totarol as a coating on experimental silicon wafer and titanium implant surfaces. To analyze the interaction between the totarol coating and the oral primary colonizer S. gordonii and isolates of mixed oral bacteria, samples were incubated in a model system simulating the oral environment and analyzed by Live/Dead staining, crystal violet staining and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After 4 d, 8 d, 12 d, 16 d, and 24 d salivary incubation, the stability and antibacterial efficiency of totarol coating was evaluated through SEM. The results indicated that totarol coatings on both silicon wafer and Ti surfaces caused efficient contact killing and an inhibition effect towards S. gordonii and mixed oral bacterial film growth after 4 h, 8 h, 24 h, and 48 h incubation. After longtime salivary incubation of 12 d, the bactericidal effect started to weaken, but the anti-adhesion and inhibition effect to biofilm development still exist after 24 d of salivary incubation. The application of a totarol coating on implant or abutment surfaces is a promising potential prophylactic approach against peri-implantitis.
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Abietanos/química , Antibacterianos/química , Peri-Implantite/prevenção & controle , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Biofilmes/efeitos dos fármacos , Materiais Revestidos Biocompatíveis/química , Implantes Dentários/microbiologia , Humanos , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura/métodos , Peri-Implantite/microbiologia , Saliva/microbiologia , Streptococcus gordonii/efeitos dos fármacos , Propriedades de Superfície/efeitos dos fármacos , Titânio/químicaRESUMO
Zinc (Zn) and its alloys are proposed as promising resorbable materials for osteosynthesis implants. Detailed studies should be undertaken to clarify their properties in terms of degradability, biocompatibility and osteoinductivity. Degradation products of Zn alloys might affect directly adjacent cellular and tissue responses. Periosteal stem cells are responsible for participating in intramembranous ossification during fracture healing. The present study aims at examining possible effects emanating from Zn or Zn-4Ag (wt%) alloy degradation products on cell viability and osteogenic differentiation of a human immortalized cranial periosteal cell line (TAg cells). Therefore, a modified extraction method was used to investigate the degradation behavior of Zn and Zn-4Ag alloys under cell culture conditions. Compared with pure Zn, Zn-4Ag alloy showed almost fourfold higher degradation rates under cell culture conditions, while the associated degradation products had no adverse effects on cell viability. Osteogenic induction of TAg cells revealed that high concentration extracts significantly reduced calcium deposition of TAg cells, while low concentration extracts enhanced calcium deposition, indicating a dose-dependent effect of Zn ions. Our results give evidence that the observed cytotoxicity effects were determined by the released degradation products of Zn and Zn-4Ag alloys, rather than by degradation rates calculated by weight loss. Extracellular Zn ion concentration was found to modulate osteogenic differentiation of TAg cells. These findings provide significant implications and guidance for the development of Zn-based alloys with an optimized degradation behavior for Zn-based osteosynthesis implants.
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Implantes Absorvíveis , Ligas , Materiais Biocompatíveis , Teste de Materiais , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Periósteo/metabolismo , Zinco , Ligas/química , Ligas/farmacologia , Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Materiais Biocompatíveis/farmacologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Corrosão , Humanos , Periósteo/citologia , Zinco/química , Zinco/farmacologiaRESUMO
Zinc (Zn) and Zn-based alloys have been proposed as a new generation of absorbable metals mainly owing to the moderate degradation behavior of zinc between magnesium and iron. Nonetheless, mechanical strength of pure Zn is relatively poor, making it insufficient for the majority of clinical applications. In this study, a novel Zn-2Ag-1.8Au-0.2V (wt.%) alloy (Zn-Ag-Au-V) was fabricated and investigated for use as a potential absorbable biocompatible material. Microstructural characterization indicated an effective grain-refining effect on the Zn alloy after a thermomechanical treatment. Compared to pure Zn, the Zn-Ag-Au-V alloy showed significantly enhanced mechanical properties, with a yield strength of 168 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of 233 MPa, and an elongation of 17%. Immersion test indicated that the degradation rate of the Zn-Ag-Au-V alloy in Dulbecco's phosphate buffered saline was approximately 7.34 ± 0.64 µm/year, thus being slightly lower than that of pure Zn. Biocompatibility tests with L929 and Saos-2 cells showed a moderate cytotoxicity, alloy extracts at 16.7%, and 10% concentration did not affect metabolic activity and cell proliferation. Plaque formation in vitro was reduced, the Zn-Ag-Au-V surface inhibited adhesion and biofilm formation by the early oral colonizer Streptococcus gordonii, indicating antibacterial properties of the alloy.
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In this study, zinccopper (ZnCu) alloys were investigated regarding their feasibility as absorbable metals for osteosynthesis implants, especially in the craniomaxillofacial area. Mechanical properties and in vitro corrosion behavior of as-rolled Zn-xCu (xâ¯=â¯1, 2 and 4â¯wt%) alloys were systematically evaluated and screened. The as-rolled Zn4Cu alloy had mechanical properties that were superior to the most absorbable craniomaxillofacial osteosynthesis materials recently reported. The addition of Cu to Zn showed to have no apparent effect on the corrosion rates of the samples. The rolling process on Zn and Zn1Cu resulted in more uniform corrosion than on as-cast counterparts after 28â¯days immersion. Furthermore, the Zn4Cu alloys exhibited no apparent cytotoxic effect towards L929, TAg or Saos-2 cells. Proliferation rates of TAg and Saos-2 cells were shown to be activated by specific Zn ion concentrations in the as-rolled Zn4Cu alloy extracts. Analysis of in vitro antibacterial properties revealed that the as-rolled Zn4Cu alloy possessed the potential to inhibit biofilm formation of mixed oral bacteria. We conclude that the as-rolled Zn4Cu alloy might be a promising material for fabrication of craniomaxillofacial osteosynthesis implants.
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Implantes Absorvíveis , Ligas , Materiais Biocompatíveis , Cobre , Fixação Interna de Fraturas , Teste de Materiais , Zinco , Ligas/química , Ligas/farmacologia , Animais , Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Materiais Biocompatíveis/farmacologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Cobre/química , Cobre/farmacologia , Corrosão , Humanos , Camundongos , Zinco/química , Zinco/farmacologiaRESUMO
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a prime candidate to replace metallic implants and prostheses in orthopedic, spine and cranio-maxillofacial surgeries. Fused-filament fabrication (FFF) is an economical and efficient three-dimensional (3D) printing method to fabricate PEEK implants. However, studies pertaining to the bioactivity of FFF 3D printed PEEK are still lacking. In this study, FFF 3D printed PEEK samples were fabricated and modified with polishing and grit-blasting (three alumina sizes: 50, 120, and 250 µm) to achieve varying levels of surface roughness. In vitro cellular response of a human osteosarcoma cell line (SAOS-2 osteoblasts, cell adhesion, metabolic activity, and proliferation) on different sample surfaces of untreated, polished, and grit-blasted PEEK were evaluated. The results revealed that the initial cell adhesion on different sample surfaces was similar. However, after 5 days the untreated FFF 3D printed PEEK surfaces exhibited a significant increase in cell metabolic activity and proliferation with a higher density of osteoblasts compared with the polished and grit-blasted groups (p < 0.05). Therefore, untreated FFF 3D printed PEEK with high surface roughness and optimal printing structures might have great potential as an appropriate alloplastic biomaterial for reconstructive cranio-maxillofacial surgeries.
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This study investigated the effect of different gaseous plasma surface treatments on the shear bond strength between unfilled polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and veneering composite resin. The study followed ISO 10477 guidelines in preparing, bonding, and testing the samples. Specimens of unfilled PEEK were distributed to one of the following six surface treatment groups: reference, adhesive, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, and air plasmas. After milling, the specimens were wet polished using (P320) polishing discs. Bonding procedures were done according to the manufacturer's instructions using (Opaquer + Dentine), except in the adhesive group (Visio.link + Opaquer + Dentine). Afterwards, thermal cycling for 5000 cycles between 5 and 55 °C in distilled water was conducted. Finally, the shear bond strengths of all groups were calculated, and mode of fracture was determined. Nitrogen surface treatment had the highest mean shear bond strength of 10.04 (±1.84) MPa, while the reference group showed the lowest value of 5.38 (±2.90) MPa. Regarding mode of fracture, all the specimens showed a 100% adhesive failure mode. Plasma surface treatment can be a reliable alternative method to the traditional protocol of bonding veneering composite resin to unfilled PEEK material.
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Zinc (Zn) alloys have been considered as promising absorbable metals, mainly due to their moderate degradation rates ranging between magnesium alloys and iron alloys. The degradation behavior depends on the specific physiological environment. Released metallic ions and corrosion products directly influence biocompatibility. The initial contact of orthopedic implants or vascular stents after implantation will be with blood. In this study, fetal bovine serum (FBS) was used as a model system of blood components. We investigated the influence of FBS on in vitro degradation behavior and cytotoxicity of pure Zn, and Zn-4Ag and Zn-2Ag-1.8Au-0.2â¯V (wt%) alloys. The initial degradation rates in FBS were assessed and compared with the degradation and toxicity in four other common physiological model systems: DMEM cell culture medium⯱â¯FBS and McCoy's 5A medium⯱â¯FBS. Test samples in pure FBS showed the highest initial degradation rates, and accordingly, FBS supplemented media accelerated the degradation process as well. Moreover, an extract test according to ISO 10993-5 and -12 with L929 and Saos-2 cells was performed to investigate the role of FBS in the extraction medium. The cytotoxic effects observed in the tests were correlated with FBS-mediated Zn2+ release. These findings have significant implications regarding the selection of appropriate media for in vitro degradation and cytotoxicity evaluation of Zn and its alloys. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Metallic zinc and its alloys have been considered as promising biodegradable metals, mainly due to their moderate degradation rates. However, in vitro cytotoxicity tests according to the current ISO 10993 standard series are not suitable to predict biocompatibility of Zn alloys due to the inconsistent correlation between in vitro and in vitro biocompatibility. In this study, we show that the outcomes of standardized in vitro cytotoxicity tests of Zn and Zn alloys are influenced by fetal bovine serum in the extraction vehicle because FBS promotes Zn2+ release during the extraction process. The results of the study provide significant information for selection of appropriate model systems to evaluate in vitro degradation behavior and cytotoxicity.