Increase Dental Implant Longevity with Bio-functional TiN and DLC Coatings

Artificial dental implants are the most reliable restoration option available for mature tooth loss. Despite their long potential lifespan, poor integration into the jaw and a slow healing process often create implant failure. Ensuring longevity requires adequate protection of the abutment-implant interface, protection achieved with surface functionalization by biocompatible coatings or advanced surface plasma treatments. The research summarized in this article examines the effect of using titanium nitride (TiN) and diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin-film coatings for implants.