An antibacterial X-ray-positive coating for implants has been developed in Russia
A new durable coating for implants has been developed in Russia, which is resistant to X-ray radiation and effectively fights pathogenic microbes in surrounding tissues. This information comes from the press service of NITU MISIS. The protective coating consists of iron or platinum nanoparticles, as well as a nanostructured material that includes titanium, calcium, silicon, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen.
According to Konstantin Kuptsov, a senior researcher at NITU MISIS, the developed approach provides an advantage in the possibility of locally treating inflammatory processes after implantation using low-power X-ray radiation, including a regular dental X-ray machine.
The new Russian coating utilizes nanostructures from various materials that, under the influence of X-ray and ultraviolet radiation, generate chemically aggressive molecules. These molecules can destroy pathogenic bacteria, making the coating effective in combating inflammation and complications after surgeries.
Thus, the development can be used as a means to protect implants from bacteria before surgeries, as well as to suppress inflammations and reduce risks of post-operative complications.