Impact of Dental Implant Surface Uv-Photofunctionalization on Osseointegration and Antibacterial Properties: Systematic Review

Abstract

The quality of a dental implant depends on the properties of the surface and contributes to the osseointegration of the implant into the bone tissue. In modern implantology, titanium and titanium alloys are widely used for the manufacture of various implants due to their good mechanical properties and biocompatibility. TiO from fabricated implants may lose its ability to bioactively integrate into bone after storage for less than 2 weeks, during which degradation of biological activity occurs. To optimize osseointegration, various methods are proposed for modifying the surface of implants by creating titanium-based micro- or nanostructures. The purpose of this review is to discuss Ultraviolet Photofunctionalization of implant surface modifications, its effect on osseointegration and antibacterial properties. The following databases were included in the systematic search of the relevant literature: PubMed, Embase, AWMF Online, National Clearing House, International Guidelines Network and Cochrane Library. The following search criteria were used: surface modifications of implants, improve osseointegration of dental implants using ultraviolet photofunctionalization, effect of UV-photofunctionalization to improve antibacterial properties of dental implants, photofunctionalization of implants in the complex of prevention of peri-implantitis. A total of 50 articles were included that examined the effect of the application of UV radiation on dental implants were included in our study. The results of a systematic review showed Ultraviolet Photofunctionalization helps improve osseointegration of implants and has antibacterial properties which is critical for implantologists, and to assist clinicians in selecting the most appropriate implants to improve implant success and survival.