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Sun G, Shu T, Ma S, Li M, Qu Z, Li A. A submicron forest-like silicon surface promotes bone regeneration by regulating macrophage polarization. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1356158. [PMID: 38707505 PMCID: PMC11066256 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1356158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Introduction: Silicon is a major trace element in humans and a prospective supporting biomaterial to bone regeneration. Submicron silicon pillars, as a representative surface topography of silicon-based biomaterials, can regulate macrophage and osteoblastic cell responses. However, the design of submicron silicon pillars for promoting bone regeneration still needs to be optimized. In this study, we proposed a submicron forest-like (Fore) silicon surface (Fore) based on photoetching. The smooth (Smo) silicon surface and photoetched regular (Regu) silicon pillar surface were used for comparison in the bone regeneration evaluation. Methods: Surface parameters were investigated using a field emission scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope, and contact angle instrument. The regulatory effect of macrophage polarization and succedent osteogenesis was studied using Raw264.7, MC3T3-E1, and rBMSCs. Finally, a mouse calvarial defect model was used for evaluating the promoting effect of bone regeneration on the three surfaces. Results: The results showed that the Fore surface can increase the expression of M2-polarized markers (CD163 and CD206) and decrease the expression of inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). Fore surface can promote the osteogenesis in MC3T3-E1 cells and osteoblastic differentiation of rBMSCs. Furthermore, the volume fraction of new bone and the thickness of trabeculae on the Fore surface were significantly increased, and the expression of RANKL was downregulated. In summary, the upregulation of macrophage M2 polarization on the Fore surface contributed to enhanced osteogenesis in vitro and accelerated bone regeneration in vivo. Discussion: This study strengthens our understanding of the topographic design for developing future silicon-based biomaterials.
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- Guo Sun
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Liu Z, Wang R, Liu W, Liu Y, Feng X, Zhao F, Chen P, Shao L, Rong M. Recent advances in the application and biological mechanism of silicon nitride osteogenic properties: a review. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7003-7017. [PMID: 37718623 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00877k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Silicon nitride, an emerging bioceramic material, is highly sought after in the biomedical industry due to its osteogenesis-promoting properties, which are a result of its unique surface chemistry and excellent mechanical properties. Currently, it is used in clinics as an orthopedic implant material. The osteogenesis-promoting properties of silicon nitride are manifested in its contribution to the formation of a local osteogenic microenvironment, wherein silicon nitride and its hydrolysis products influence osteogenesis by modulating the biological behaviors of the constituents of the osteogenic microenvironment. In particular, silicon nitride regulates redox signaling, cellular autophagy, glycolysis, and bone mineralization in cells involved in bone formation via several mechanisms. Moreover, it may also promote osteogenesis by influencing immune regulation and angiogenesis. In addition, the wettability, surface morphology, and charge of silicon nitride play crucial roles in regulating its osteogenesis-promoting properties. However, as a bioceramic material, the molding process of silicon nitride needs to be optimized, and its osteogenic mechanism must be further investigated. Herein, we summarize the impact of the molding process of silicon nitride on its osteogenic properties and clinical applications. In addition, the mechanisms of silicon nitride in promoting osteogenesis are discussed, followed by a summary of the current gaps in silicon nitride mechanism research. This review, therefore, aims to provide novel ideas for the future development and applications of silicon nitride.
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- Ziyi Liu
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jiangnan Avenue 366, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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Pidhatika B, Widyaya VT, Nalam PC, Swasono YA, Ardhani R. Surface Modifications of High-Performance Polymer Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to Improve Its Biological Performance in Dentistry. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245526. [PMID: 36559893 PMCID: PMC9787615 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This comprehensive review focuses on polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a synthetic thermoplastic polymer, for applications in dentistry. As a high-performance polymer, PEEK is intrinsically robust yet biocompatible, making it an ideal substitute for titanium-the current gold standard in dentistry. PEEK, however, is also inert due to its low surface energy and brings challenges when employed in dentistry. Inert PEEK often falls short of achieving a few critical requirements of clinical dental materials, such as adhesiveness, osseoconductivity, antibacterial properties, and resistance to tribocorrosion. This study aims to review these properties and explore the various surface modification strategies that enhance the performance of PEEK. Literatures searches were conducted on Google Scholar, Research Gate, and PubMed databases using PEEK, polyetheretherketone, osseointegration of PEEK, PEEK in dentistry, tribology of PEEK, surface modifications, dental applications, bonding strength, surface topography, adhesive in dentistry, and dental implant as keywords. Literature on the topics of surface modification to increase adhesiveness, tribology, and osseointegration of PEEK were included in the review. The unavailability of full texts was considered when excluding literature. Surface modifications via chemical strategies (such as sulfonation, plasma treatment, UV treatment, surface coating, surface polymerization, etc.) and/or physical approaches (such as sandblasting, laser treatment, accelerated neutral atom beam, layer-by-layer assembly, particle leaching, etc.) discussed in the literature are summarized and compared. Further, approaches such as the incorporation of bioactive materials, e.g., osteogenic agents, antibacterial agents, etc., to enhance the abovementioned desired properties are explored. This review presents surface modification as a critical and essential approach to enhance the biological performance of PEEK in dentistry by retaining its mechanical robustness.
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- Bidhari Pidhatika
- Research Center for Polymer Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia PRTPL BRIN Indonesia, Serpong, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
- Collaborative Research Center for Biomedical Scaffolds, National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic Indonesia and Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Denta No. 1, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Polymer Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia PRTPL BRIN Indonesia, Serpong, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
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- Department of Materials Design and Innovation, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-1900, USA
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- Research Center for Polymer Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia PRTPL BRIN Indonesia, Serpong, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
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- Department of Dental Biomedical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Denta No. 1, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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Gao W, Han X, Li Y, Zhou Z, Wang J, Shi R, Jiao J, Qi Y, Zhou Y, Zhao J. Modification strategies for improving antibacterial properties of polyetheretherketone. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Weijia Gao
- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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- Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun Jilin Province China
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Osteocompatibility of Si 3N 4-coated carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRP) and hydroxyapatite-coated CFRP with antibiotics and antithrombotic drugs. J Artif Organs 2022:10.1007/s10047-022-01340-5. [PMID: 35729412 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-022-01340-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This study used a rabbit model to investigate the osteocompatibility of Si3N4-coated carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRP) and hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated CFRP with antibiotics (vancomycin [VCM]) and antithrombotic drugs (polyvinylpyrrolidone [PVP]). HA-coated cylindrical CFRP implants were used as the controls (HA), and HA-coated implants treated with VCM and PVP were prepared (HA-VP) as the test groups; a cylindrical CFRP coated with Si3N4 was also prepared (SiN). Ten implants from each group were randomly inserted into the femoral diaphysis of rabbits. The pull-out test, radiological analysis using micro-computed tomography (µ-CT), and histological analysis were performed. The pull-out strength of the SiN group was lower than that of the HA group. µ-CT analysis revealed that the amount of bone formation around the implant in the SiN group was inferior to that in the HA group. Conversely, the HA-VP group had equivalent pull-out strength and bone formation as analyzed by µ-CT compared to the HA group. In conclusion, the additional surface treatment of the HA-coated CFRP with VCM and PVP provided sufficient bone fixation and formation.
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Yu D, Lei X, Zhu H. Modification of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) physical features to improve osteointegration. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2022; 23:189-203. [PMID: 35261215 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2100622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been widely applied in orthopedics because of its excellent mechanical properties, radiolucency, and biocompatibility. However, the bioinertness and poor osteointegration of PEEK have greatly limited its further application. Growing evidence proves that physical factors of implants, including their architecture, surface morphology, stiffness, and mechanical stimulation, matter as much as the composition of their surface chemistry. This review focuses on the multiple strategies for the physical modification of PEEK implants through adjusting their architecture, surface morphology, and stiffness. Many research findings show that transforming the architecture and incorporating reinforcing fillers into PEEK can affect both its mechanical strength and cellular responses. Modified PEEK surfaces at the macro scale and micro/nano scale have positive effects on cell-substrate interactions. More investigations are necessary to reach consensus on the optimal design of PEEK implants and to explore the efficiency of various functional implant surfaces. Soft-tissue integration has been ignored, though evidence shows that physical modifications also improve the adhesion of soft tissue. In the future, ideal PEEK implants should have a desirable topological structure with better surface hydrophilicity and optimum surface chemistry.
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- Dan Yu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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