Composite dip coating improves biocompatibility of porous metallic scaffolds

Current interpretations on the in vivo response of bone to additively manufactured metallic porous scaffolds: A review

“…For example, in almost all cases reported in this review, complete penetration of bone throughout the lattice interior was lacking. While this review did not broach the topic of surface modification for AM due to a lack of publications reporting in vivo performance, considerable literature citing in vitro methods for modifying implant pore chemistry and topography is available, including acid etching [70] , sandblasting [70] , micro-arc oxidation [121] , dip coating [122] , or other methods [123] . Surface modification approaches to regulate osteoconduction, which are widely effective on conventionally cast porous and non-porous metallic implants [124] , [125] , [126] , should receive more attention, especially in a systematic manner to compare their efficacy when applied to the interior of a porous implant.…”

Functionalization of 3D Printed Scaffolds Using Polydopamine and Silver Nanoparticles for Bone-Interfacing Applications

“…Three images were analyzed for each of the substrates. To gather a qualitative understanding of the coating penetration in porous scaffolds, two scenarios were considered, inspired by the work of Deering et al, 40 either prior to the PDA coating step or before the nucleation step described above, as depicted in Figure 1. In the first case, referred to as Scenario 1, the bottom and top surfaces were covered with carbon tape after the PDA functionalization step, so that the perfusion of the silver nitrate solution was limited to the radial direction.…”

Implant resonance and the mechanostat theory: Applications of therapeutic ultrasound for porous metallic scaffolds

“…Spikes or bolts are equally used today. On the microscale, bioactive surface coatings [8][9][10] and microstructured surface patterns are an option 11 for both orthopaedic implants and dental implants.…”