Evaluation of a Sol-Gel Zirconia-Silver Coating for Titanium Implants: Assessing Biocompatibility, Osseointegration, and Enhanced Short-Term Antibacterial Efficacy.
Findings indicate that Solgel_Ti represents a promising dual-functional surface modification strategy that successfully combines antibacterial activity with preserved osseointegration and offers a viable pathway for the development of safe, infection-resistant orthopedic implants with long-term clinical potential.