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17 March 2023 Ultrafast laser functionalization of dental implants: influence of wavelength and polarization on tissues adhesion and bacterial repellency
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Abstract
In dentistry, implantation failures of dental implants are primarily due to a poor osteointegration, and complications induced by peri-implantitis. For that reason, a strong bacteria resistance, a fast osseointegration, and a good adhesion of the gingival tissues to the implant surface are essential for a successful implantation, comfort and safety of the patient in question. We showcase that a fine-tuning of ultrafast laser-induced surface structures would improve the implantation successful rate by rendering dental implant surfaces with triple-functionality: repellent for saliva bacteria for the upper part of the dental implant (which is exposed to mouth water, attractive to gingival fibroblasts for the middle part of the dental implant (which interfaces with gum tissue) to prevent bacteria penetration, and fast osseointegration for the lower part of the dental implant which is located in the jaw bone environment.
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Sedao Xxx, Steve Papa, Mathieu Maalouf, Yoan Di Maio, Alain Abou Khalil, Hind Hamzeh-Cognasse, Mireille Thomas, Alain Guignandon, and Virginie Dumas "Ultrafast laser functionalization of dental implants: influence of wavelength and polarization on tissues adhesion and bacterial repellency", Proc. SPIE PC12411, Frontiers in Ultrafast Optics: Biomedical, Scientific, and Industrial Applications XXIII, PC1241105 (17 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646395
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KEYWORDS
Polarization

Tissues

Natural surfaces

Ultrafast lasers

Bacteria

Laser dentistry

Resistance

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