In vitro adhesion of fibroblastic cells to titanium alloy discs treated with sodium hydroxide.

Al Mustafa, Maisa; Agis, Hermann; Müller, Heinz-Dieter; Watzek, Georg; Gruber, Reinhard (2015). In vitro adhesion of fibroblastic cells to titanium alloy discs treated with sodium hydroxide. Clinical oral implants research, 26(1), pp. 15-19. Wiley-Blackwell 10.1111/clr.12294

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OBJECTIVE

Adhesion of osteogenic cells on titanium surfaces is a prerequisite for osseointegration. Alkali treatment can increase the hydrophilicity of titanium implant surfaces, thereby supporting the adhesion of blood components. However, it is unclear if alkali treatment also supports the adhesion of cells with a fibroblastic morphology to titanium.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Here, we have used a titanium alloy (Ti-6AL-4V) processed by alkali treatment to demonstrate the impact of hydrophilicity on the adhesion of primary human gingival fibroblast and bone cells. Also included were the osteosarcoma and fibroblastoma cell lines, MG63 and L929, respectively. Cell adhesion was determined by scanning electron microscopy. We also measured viability, proliferation, and protein synthesis of the adherent cells.

RESULTS

Alkali treatment increased the adhesion of gingival fibroblasts, bone cells, and the two cell lines when seeded onto the titanium alloy surface for 1 h. At 3 h, no significant changes in cell adhesion were observed. Cells grown for 1 day on the titanium alloy surfaces processed by alkali treatment behave similarly to untreated controls with regard to viability, proliferation, and protein synthesis.

CONCLUSION

Based on these preliminary In vitro findings, we conclude that alkali treatment can support the early adhesion of cells with fibroblastic characteristics to a titanium alloy surface.

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