Cementing innovation: High-energy titanium abutments via UV photofunctionalization unlock superior crown retention
A 1-min UV photofunctionalization transforms titanium into a superhydrophilic, high-energy surface that significantly enhances cement bonding. This physicochemical surface strategy outperforms geometric modifications alone. As a rapid, non-invasive approach, UV photofunctionalization may establish a new standard for durable implant-supported restorations, reducing prosthetic failure and influencing both material selection and clinical and laboratory workflows.
Authors
- Takanori Matsuura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7539-1227)
- Denny Chao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0347-213X)
- Keiji Komatsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7659-1965)
- Ryohei Shibata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6195-441X)
- J.S. Kim
- Jeong Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7292-7441)
- Akiko Yoneda
- Takahiro Ogawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2644-2715)
- Jinwon Choi
- Nicholas Her
Institutions
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Prosthodontic Research
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_25_00143
- Primary Topic
- Titanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00