Mussel-inspired silica, strontium, and fluoride-doped hydroxyapatite/BMP-2 composite coating: a new strategy to enhance the bioactivity of zirconia implants | Synapse
March 15, 2026Open Access
Mussel-inspired silica, strontium, and fluoride-doped hydroxyapatite/BMP-2 composite coating: a new strategy to enhance the bioactivity of zirconia implants
Key Points
To evaluate a mussel-inspired coating strategy for enhancing the bioactivity of zirconia implants.
Composite coating of silica, strontium, and fluoride-doped hydroxyapatite was developed.
Zirconia implants were coated and tested for bioactivity improvement.
The composite coating significantly improved biological activity.
Biocompatibility and mechanical performance were enhanced in treated zirconia implants.
Abstract
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 , zirconia) is widely regarded as an ideal material for dental implants due to its superior aesthetics, biocompatibility, and mechanical performance.