Research Article: Comparative bone tissue integration of nanostructured and microroughened dental implants

An overarching theme of the Nanomedicine Special Focus Issue on ‘Engineering the nanoenvironment for regenerative medicine’ is the regulation of cellular function through nanotopographical modification. The role of nanotopographical modification in osteointegration is further described by Salou et al. who present a comparison of osteointegration, who examined nanostructured implants relative to a microsurface widely used for titanium dental implants. Aim: The aim was to compare osteointegration of nanostructured implants to a microsurface widely used for titanium dental implants. Materials & methods: Commercial titanium dental implants with smooth or microroughened surfaces were nanostructured. Implants were inserted into the femoral condyles of...