Evaluation of Bacterial Adhesion to the ZrO2 Atomic Layer Deposited on the Surface of Cobalt-Chromium Dental Alloy Produced by DMLS Method

Anna Ziebowicz, Agata Sambok-Kielbowicz*, Witold Walke, Aldona Mzyk, Kamil Kosiel, Jerzy Kubacki, Bohdan Baczkowski, Miroslawa Pawlyta, Boguslaw Ziebowicz

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    Abstract

    The main purpose of the research was to analyze the influence of surface modification of the cobalt-based alloy used in dental prosthetics by applying zirconium oxide (ZrO2) layers using the ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) method. The samples were made using the DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) technique, and their surfaces were prepared in accordance with the principles of removable partial dentures (RPDs). A 50 nm-thick zirconium oxide coating was applied to the prepared substrates. This paper deals with the issues of prosthetic stomatopathy, which is a complex of pathological changes occurring in approx. 40% of the Polish population using removable dentures. Often, these changes, occurring on the mucosa, are related to improper performance, allergic reactions or the multiplication of bacteria on the surface of partial dentures. An innovative method of surface modification was proposed, together with the analysis of its influence on the physicochemical properties of the alloy and the adhesion of bacteria to the surface.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number1079
    Number of pages15
    JournalMaterials
    Volume14
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar-2021

    Keywords

    • cobalt alloy
    • removable partial denture
    • atomic layer deposition
    • ZrO2 layers

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