Elytra-inspired zirconium phosphate nanonetwork: Toward high-quality osseointegration and physical-chemical-mechanical bond at the interface for zirconia-based dental materials.

ABSTRACT: Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is widely used in dental implants and prostheses due to its excellent aesthetic and restorative properties. However, its bio-inert surface limits early osseointegration and weakens bonding strengths with porcelain veneer/resin cement. Inspired by the structure of beetle elytra, this work proposes a novel strategy involving a self-assembled trabecular-honeycomb biomimetic zirconium phosphate (ZrP) nanonetwork to modify YSZ surfaces. This approach simultaneously enhances energy dissipation, interfacial bonding, and osseointegration. The pore size of ZrP nanonetwork was precisely controlled by adjusting reaction temperatures (120 °C and 160 °C) and phosphoric acid concentrations (1.0 wt% and 2.5 wt%). Compared to conventional YSZ, the ZrP nanonetworks achieved

SUBMITTER: Wu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature