Smart Coating

We have invented a novel technique for processing Functionally Graded Hydroxyapatite (FGHA) coatings on metallic dental and orthopedic implants, which can be tailored to the bone formation rate of the patient so it can give faster patient relief and longevity of implant.

Another novel feature part of our research is on adding antimicrobial components to our coating so the patient could return to a normal lifestyle sooner with reduced antibiotics intake along with less risk of infection and its subsequent complications.

The third topic on our current research activities on coating is related to a novel technique that we have developed for coating polymeric implants and devices for applications, such as spinal cages, for better bonding to the surrounding tissue in the body, patient relief and longevity of implants. Top image shows the cross section of the FGHA coating. Bottom image shows more cells on our coating compared to Ti.