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This study aims to evaluate how UV photo-functionalization impacts osteoblast responses related to osseointegration.

June 17, 2026BiomimeticsOpen Access

Effects of UV Photo-Functionalization of Titanium Dental Implants on Osteoblast Responses In Vitro

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Randomized trial evaluates osteoblast responses on titanium implants, suggesting enhanced early outcomes with UV treatment.

This study aims to evaluate how UV photo-functionalization impacts osteoblast responses related to osseointegration.
Sixteen titanium dental implants were divided into PF− and PF+ groups, with PF+ implants exposed to UV light.
SAOS-2 human osteoblast-like cells were cultured with implants and assessed for proliferation, viability, vinculin levels, and ALP activity.
DNA damage was evaluated using the TUNEL assay after incubation periods of 24 h and 48 h.
Cell number was significantly lower in the PF− group compared to PF+ and control groups at 48 h (p = 0.039).
Osteoblast viability was significantly lower in the PF− group (53%) compared to the control (94%, p = 0.002), while PF+ showed 70%.
Vinculin levels were significantly higher in the PF+ group at both time points (p < 0.0001); ALP activity increased significantly over time with PF treatment.

Güçlü et al. (2026) studied this question.

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