Achieving Complete Human Gingival Fibroblast Collagen Coverage on Implant Abutments through Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Photofunctionalization

CONCLUSION: Treatment of implant abutments with VUV light for one minute resulted in a reduction of surface carbon and a transformation of the surface from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. This led to enhanced attachment, proliferation, and retention of human gingival fibroblasts, along with nearly complete collagen coverage on implant abutments. These in vitro results indicate the promising potential of utilizing VUV photofunctionalized implant abutments to enhance soft tissue reaction and sealing mechanisms.PMID:38657133 | DOI:10.11607/jomi.10957

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants - April 24, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Keiji Komatsu Takanori Matsuura Takahiro Ogawa Source Type: research