In vitro evaluation of osteoblast responses to carbon nanotube-coated titanium surfaces

K. Subramani; S. N. Pandruvada; D. A. Puleo; J. K. Hartsfield; S. S. Huja

doi:10.1186/s40510-016-0136-y

In vitro evaluation of osteoblast responses to carbon nanotube-coated titanium surfaces

K. Subramani, S. N. Pandruvada, D. A. Puleo, J. K. Hartsfield, S. S. Huja

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Background: The effects of surface roughness and carboxyl functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) mixed with collagen coated onto titanium (Ti) substrates on MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts were evaluated. Methods: The proliferation, differentiation, and matrix mineralization were investigated using (1) smooth-surfaced Ti discs, (2) Ti discs coated with collagen and MWCNT (Ti-MWCNT), and (3) Ti discs coated with collagen and MWCNT-COOH (Ti-MWCNT-COOH) for applications in orthodontic mini screw implants (MSIs). The coatings were uniform when analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and surface roughness was evaluated by surface profilometry that demonstrated similar surface roughness (R_a, mean ± SD) in the MWCNT (0.83 ± 0.02 μm) and MWCNT-COOH (0.84 ± 0.01 μm) groups. MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-Yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay was performed after days 1, 3, and 7 to assess proliferation. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-specific activity was assessed after day 7 to quantify differentiation. Alizarin red staining was measured after day 28 to quantify matrix mineralization. All data were analyzed with JMP Pro11 software (SAS, USA) with a statistical significance of p < 0.05. Results: Surface profilometry demonstrated similar surface roughness (R_a, mean ± SD) in the MWCNT (0.83 ± 0.02 μm) and MWCNT-COOH (0.84 ± 0.01 μm) groups. On day 7, ALP assay showed that MWCNT-COOH (mean ± SD 0.98 ± 0.26 U/μg of protein) enhanced cell differentiation when compared to the uncoated group (p = 0.05). Alizarin red staining after 28 days of cell culture revealed that MWCNT-COOH (mean ± SD 1.5 ± 0.2 OD405) increased (p = 0.03) matrix mineralization when compared to the uncoated group (0.9 ± 0.09 OD405). Conclusions: This study showed that coatings containing MWCNT-COOH (increased hydrophilic surface chemistry) influence osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and matrix mineralization and should be further studied for applications in orthodontic MSIs.

Original language	English
Article number	23
Journal	Progress in Orthodontics
Volume	17
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-016-0136-y
State	Published - Dec 1 2016

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This study was supported by Research Aid Award (RAA) (2013–2015) from the American Academy of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF). Titanium discs were donated by Straumann, Switzerland. The authors would like to acknowledge Mr. Brock Marrs (NuForm Materials, USA) for providing the carbon nanotubes.

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American Academy of Orthodontists Foundation
RAA
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation

Keywords

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Orthodontic mini screw implants
Osteoblast response
Temporary anchorage devices
Titanium

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Orthodontics

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