Effects of hydroxylapatite microtubules/polylactic acid guided tissue regeneration membrane on periodontal bone

Abstract

The main goal of periodontal therapy is to fully regenerate the bone that supports teeth while preventing non-osteogenic tissues from interfering with bone regeneration. There is no double-functional repair material in the existing treatment method. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) has been used as a bone substitute in biomedical applications. Polylactic acid (PLA) can effectively inhibit the growth of adherent cells and play a protective role as a barrier. It is possible to combine these two methods to prepare a guided regeneration membrane for guiding periodontal bone regeneration. In this study, HAp microtubules were prepared through hydrothermal synthesis, and bilayer films were prepared through self-evaporation with PLA. The HAp microtubules/PLA membrane had better tensile and breaking strengths and lower fracture productivity than the PLA membrane. The expansion rate reached 34% after 2 h, and the degradation rate exceeded 25% after 40 days. The results showed that the membrane composite had the clinically quoted mechanical requirements. The results of the cell experiments also showed that the membrane had no cytotoxicity. The HAp microtubule side can promote the expression of genes and proteins related to osteogenesis, while the PLA side can inhibit cell adhesion. The HAp microtubules/PLA membrane has stability and good mechanical properties. The double-layer structure has the function of a biological barrier and promotes bone formation.