Some Biological and Physical Properties of Laser Deposited Hydroxyapatite Based Films

Authors

Tatjana Dostalova, Czech Institute of Dental Research
Lucie Himmlova, Czech Institute of Dental Research
Miroslav Jelinek, Czech Academy of Sciences
Jirina Bartova, Czech Institute of Dental Research

Abstract

The preliminary results of biological and physical tests of hydroxyapatite thin films deposited on dental implants by a new technology with the KrF excimer laser ablation method were evaluated. Biological and physical properties were studied and analyzed by the lymphocyte proliferation test and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray analysis, Rutherford backscattering analysis (RBS) and particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) methods. Ten bioceramic films from 45 samples had very good physical and biological properties. Creation of hydroxyapatite thin films with laser ablation can have a positive effect on adhesion of the film and protection for corrosion.

Recommended Citation

Dostalova, Tatjana; Himmlova, Lucie; Jelinek, Miroslav; and Bartova, Jirina (1995) "Some Biological and Physical Properties of Laser Deposited Hydroxyapatite Based Films," Cells and Materials: Vol. 5: No. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cellsandmaterials/vol5/iss3/3