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Bone tissue response following local drug delivery of bisphosphonate through titanium oxide nanotube implants in a rabbit model.
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Journal of Clinical Periodontology . Sep2017, Vol. 44 Issue 9, p941-949. 9p. 3 Color Photographs, 3 Charts, 4 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate whether surface chemistry-controlled TiO2 nanotube structures may serve as a local drug delivery system for zoledronic acid improving implant-bone support. Methods Twenty-four screw-shaped Ti implants with surface chemistry-controlled TiO2 nanotube structures were prepared and divided into a zoledronic acid-formatted test and a native control group. The implants were inserted into contra-lateral femoral condyles in 12 New Zealand White rabbits. Bone support was evaluated using resonance frequency analysis ( RFA) and removal torque ( RTQ), as well as histometric analysis following a 3-weeks healing interval. Results Zoledronic acid-formatted TiO2 nanotube test implants showed significantly improved implant stability and osseointegration measured using RFA and RTQ compared with control ( p < 0.05), and showed significantly enhanced new bone formation within the root of the threads compared with control (p < 0.05). Conclusions TiO2 nanotube implants may prove to be a significant delivery system for drugs or biologic agents aimed at supporting local bone formation. Additional study of candidate drugs/agents, optimized dosage and release kinetics is needed prior to evaluation in clinical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03036979
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Periodontology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 125084293
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpe.12776