The benefits of TiN and DLC biofunctional dental implant coatings
“Increase Dental Implant Longevity with Bio-functional TiN & DLC Coatings” is an expert article featured in the latest issue of Medical Device Briefs. Written by VaporTech® R&D scientist Ganesh Kamath, Ph.D., this informative piece about bio-functional dental implant coatings delves deep into research showing how titanium nitride (TiN) and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings can increase the life of dental implants. Although artificial dental implants are the most trusted solution for mature tooth loss, they can and sometimes do fail. Kamath found that TiN and DLC coatings, applied correctly, can increase dental implants’ longevity and value. These coatings protect the abutment-implant interface from higher friction sources, abrasive wear, and fatigue fractures.
This figure shows the implant-abutment and screw interface requirements for longevity. This includes smooth surfaces, wear resistance, load-bearing ability, biocorrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties:
Research & results
The article details the research and results that show that with this decade’s advances in PVD and CVD finishes, these coatings are now capable of providing excellent results in biomedical applications. The VaporTech Cadence™ System was used to conduct the research. The system is designed for a range of nanostructured coatings using the patented VaporTech Remote Anode Assisted Magnetron Sputtering (RAAMS®) technology, as seen in this figure.
Read this in-depth article in its entirety in the digital edition of Medical Design Briefs.
About the author
Dr. Ganesh Kamath is an R&D scientist with Vapor Technologies, Inc., the manufacturer of the VaporTech Cadence thin-film deposition system as well as a new line of right-sized, affordable PVD coating machines introduced just this month. Kamath has 12 years of materials engineering and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. from Nanotechnology Center for PVD, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, and his Postdoctoral Research Fellow from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada. He has been with Vapor Technologies, Inc., for three years.
About VaporTech
Vapor Technologies, Inc. (VaporTech) designs, builds, and services thin-film deposition systems that deposit PVD and PE-CVD coatings to improve products around the world. We’re committed to what we do, because we know that a product’s finish communicates its quality in an instant—and impacts how customers view a brand. We understand that a finish that stands the test of time emphasizes a brand’s commitment to quality and value. For more than 20 years, our team of scientists and engineers has been helping customers apply beautiful and durable hard coatings that enhance and differentiate home hardware, medical devices, industrial tooling, consumer electronics, sporting goods, and many other products. We are located in beautiful Longmont, Colorado, and support our customers globally.
