Effect of ultraviolet treatment on bacterial attachment and osteogenic activity to alkali-treated titanium with nanonetwork structures

Honghao Zhang, Satoshi Komasa, Chiho Mashimo, Tohru Sekino, Joji Okazaki

International Journal of Nanomedicine · 2017 · 53 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

We suggest that simple UV treatment has great clinical potential for TNS implants, as it promotes the osseointegration of the TNS while reducing bacterial contamination, and can be conducted chair-side immediately prior to implantation.

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