Biocompatibility and antibacterial properties of zirconium nitride coating on titanium abutments: An in vitro study.

Improving soft tissue attachment and reducing bacterial colonization on titanium abutments are key factors for the long-term maintenance of healthy soft and hard peri-implant tissues. This in vitro study was conducted to compare the biocompatibility and antibacterial activity of four different surfa...

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Main Authors: Giulia Brunello, Paola Brun, Chiara Gardin, Letizia Ferroni, Eriberto Bressan, Roberto Meneghello, Barbara Zavan, Stefano Sivolella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6019405?pdf=render