Zinc and Metformin Co-Functionalized Polyetheretherketone: A Novel Dental Implant Material Tailored for the Elderly
Zhengwei Liu, Enze Zhao, Yansong Wang, Hanwei Huang, Yuxun Wu, Yichong He, Shuting Bai, Suwen Wang, Shirou Fan, Shuaishuai Cao, Bin Hong Tang
This paper develops a zinc and metformin functionalized PEEK dental implant material to improve osseointegration in elderly patients by addressing osteogenic potential, inflammation, and cell senescence.
Journal of Advanced Research · Aug 27, 2025Peer-reviewedBioengineering