Antimicrobial nanostructured surfaces for dental implants

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 19121.1 PFSATW-NM

Short description (German)

T-2016-031: Antimicrobial nanostructured surfaces for dental implants

Short description (English)

Antimicrobial nanostructured surfaces for dental implants

Abstract (German)

Peri-implantitis caused by periodontal pathogens is a central challenge for dental implants. Conventional antimicrobial strategies rely on biocidals such as silver or antibiotics, both being problematic due to potential toxicity as well as antimicrobial resistance. A biophysical approach to directly modify surfaces to act antibacterial is an alternative. Here nanostructured surfaces (NS) will be fabricated by metal evaporation technology and their antimicrobial efficacy studied in vitro.

Abstract (English)

Peri-implantitis caused by periodontal pathogens is a central challenge for dental implants. Conventional antimicrobial strategies rely on biocidals such as silver or antibiotics, both being problematic due to potential toxicity as well as antimicrobial resistance. A biophysical approach to directly modify surfaces to act antibacterial is an alternative. Here nanostructured surfaces (NS) will be fabricated by metal evaporation technology and their antimicrobial efficacy studied in vitro.