Abstract
Studies have shown that strontium (Sr) incorporated into surfaces may enhance osseointegration. Thus, we suggested that a sustained Sr release from implant surfaces could improve bone healing. This study verifies and further investigates the effect of a novel Ti-Sr-O functionalized implant surface prepared from a magnetron co-sputtering platform with a continuous release of Sr. Four experimental Ti-Sr-O groups, which differed from each other in Sr contents and pre-wash procedures, were tested. Implants were prepared with a Ti-Sr-O coating by means of magnetron co-sputtering and compared to Grade 4 titanium. Composition, morphology and mechanical stability were analyzed; Sr-release data were gained from in vitro washout experiments. In vivo investigations were carried out in a rat model and analyzed histologically regarding bone-to-implant contact and new bone formation 30 days after implantation. Structural differences were detected between the two basis Ti-Sr-O coatings with 6.7 at.% and 8.9 at.% Sr, respectively. Different release profiles were observed with 8.9 at.% Sr coating exhibiting the highest long-term release of Sr. Median values of new bone formation and bone-to-implant contact was found to be 60.1% and 91.6%, respectively, for the best group compared to 16.6% and 70.6% for the Grade 4 titanium reference. The increase in new bone formation was found to correlate with the amount of Sr released in vitro. The results show that sputtered Ti-Sr-O coatings with sustained release of Sr may improve osseointegration, and could thus have impact on practical applications for medical implants.
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