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Antibacterial and osteogenic effect of EGCG/HAP/AgNPs composite coating on titanium surface

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Jiayi Liao
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Zhihua Li *
DOI:10.1007/s10856-026-07083-6delete
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Titanium implants are widely used in dental applications; however, their clinical application is still limited by challenges such as bacterial infection and poor osseointegration. In this study, a composite coating consisting of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), hydroxyapatite (HAP), and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was fabricated on the titanium surface to improve its antibacterial activity and osteogenic potential. The coating was prepared via alkali-thermal treatment, followed by EGCG adhesion and subsequent deposition of HAP and AgNPs. Surface characterization confirmed successful construction of the coating with improved hydrophilicity. The EGCG/HAP/AgNPs coating showed gradual changes in surface morphology and elemental composition after PBS immersion, suggesting partial coating degradation while retaining detectable residual Ag, Ca, and P on the titanium surface. The coating also exhibited effective antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and significantly promoted osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells, as evidenced by enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralized nodule formation. These results demonstrate that the EGCG/HAP/AgNPs composite coating possesses good antibacterial capacity, osteogenic activity, and biocompatibility, showing great potential for improving the clinical performance of titanium implants.
Keywords:
Titanium implants
EGCG/HAP/AgNPs composite coating
antibacterial activity
osteogenic differentiation
osseointegration

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journal of materials science: materials in medicine
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jiangxi medical college
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