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Chemical modification of an implant surface increases osteogenesis and simultaneously reduces osteoclastogenesis: an in vitro study.
Clinical oral implants research - 1 Jun 2011
Mamalis Anastasios A, Markopoulou Cleopatra, Vrotsos Ioannis, Koutsilirieris Michael
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OBJECTIVES: The present study investigated the effect of a chemical modification of the SLA surface (SLActive surface) on human periodontal ligament (hPDL) cell (1) adhesion, (2) proliferation, (3) osteogenic differentiation (core binding factor α-1 [Cbfa-1], bone morphogenetic protein-7 [BMP-7] gene expression and alkaline phosphatase [ALP] activity) and (4) osteoclast formation and activity (osteoprotegerin...
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