Surface Modification of Titanium-based Dental Implants for Soft Tissue Sealing: A Review

doi:10.15541/jim20250144

Abstract

Abstract: Titanium and its alloys are widely used as dental implant materials due to their excellent mechanical property, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. However, in clinical applications, titanium-based dental implants often suffer from poor soft tissue sealing, allowing bacteria to invade and induce peri-implantitis, leading to final implant failure. To address these issues and reduce the failure rate of implant surgery effectively, researchers worldwide have conducted extensive and in-depth studies. This article reviews recent advancements in surface modification strategies for improving soft tissue sealing on titanium-based dental implants, with the focus on methods for regulating surface chemical composition and constructing micro-nano structures. Additionally, it highlights the existing challenges and future trends in this field, aiming to provide valuable insights for further research on soft tissue sealing of titanium-based dental implants.

Key words: titanium, implant, soft tissue sealing, antibacterial, surface modification, review

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LI Xuan, YE Kuicai, FENG Jiayin, QIU Jiajun, QIAN Wenhao, XING Min. Surface Modification of Titanium-based Dental Implants for Soft Tissue Sealing: A Review[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, DOI: 10.15541/jim20250144.

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