Osteoblastic cell behaviour on modified titanium surfaces

In this study, variously treated titanium surfaces were correlated with osteoblastic cell viability, morphology and differentiation in comparison with the plastic and smooth titanium. All examined surfaces were found to be biocompatible. Favourable cell reactions were observed for Al2O3 and HA blasted surfaces. The surface roughness patterns influenced the growth orientation while the surface topography influenced osteoblast morphology. Further animal studies are necessary to compare the in-vivo effect on osseointegration of these modified titanium surfaces.