Electrospun PVP Fibers as Carriers of Ca²⁺ Ions to Improve the Osteoinductivity of Titanium-Based Dental Implants.

ABSTRACT: Although titanium and its alloys are widely used as dental implants, they cannot induce the formation of new bone around the implant, which is a basis for the functional integrity and long-term stability of implants. This study focused on the functionalization of the titanium/titanium oxide surface as the gold standard for dental implants, with electrospun composite fibers consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone and Ca²⁺ ions. Polymer fibers as carriers of Ca²⁺ ions should gradually dissolve, releasing Ca²⁺ ions into the environment of the implant when it is immersed in a model electrolyte of artificial saliva. Scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the

SUBMITTER: Roknic J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11397674 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature