1. WHAT IS PDL® LASER SURFACE TREATMENT
PDL® Laser Surface Treatment
Biomate laser surface treatment is a thermal processing technique, which applies high energy density laser (up to 1700 ﾟC), focusing on the metal surface to fuse and evaporate the surface with heat. This technique can form unique 3D pores with micro-nano & microchannel texture on the implant surface, suitable for the adhesion and growth of osteocytes that help increase the contact surface area of the bone and fixture, optimizing the effect of cell proliferation and osseointegration.
Comparison of Surface Treatments
Osteocytes guide growth directionality
on PDL® laser treated surface.
Demonstrated by Research from the National Yangming-Chiaotung University, Taiwan
2. PDL® LASER CREATES SPECIAL FEATURES.
A. Laser creates a thicker oxide layer
Demonstrated by Research from National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
Laser treatment produces an oxide layer called TiO2. The TiO2 layer with anatase texture can effectively increase the adsorption of protein and enhance the osteoblast adhesion and proliferation, promoting calcification during the bone healing process.
Compared to the 5.5-9.3nm oxide layer of Straumann implants, the oxide layer of BiomateSWISS implants is significantly thicker (110 nm), resulting in superior healing capability.
TEM analysis - Top of groove: 110nm, Bottom of groove: 45nm
B. Laser treatment creates a harder surface than SLA-treated one
Demonstrated by Research from National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
Mahidol University's SEM studies found that Biomate Plus implants exhibit less damage (peeling, pits, deformations) compared to SLA-treated surfaces. The absence of sharp micro-irregularities makes Biomate surfaces more resistant to high torque stress during insertion and retrieval.
Data Source:
Topography alteration of different implant surfaces after insertion: M Dent J 2020; 40 (2): 95-1
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C. Laser creates an ultra-clean surface, with no harmful residues
Demonstrated by Research from National Chung Hsing University
Unlike SLA-treated implants that may leave chemical residues, XPS analysis confirms that PDL® laser-treated surfaces contain only Ti, N, O, and C — all naturally occurring elements. Other brands (e.g., Nobel Biocare, Straumann) show additional contaminants like Si, P, S, and Zr.
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Data Source:
1st BIOMATE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY, DECEMBER 7-9, 2018, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
3. ABOUT TORQUE & STABILITY CREATING BONE FASTER HEALING
PDL® Laser treatment performs the faster bone formation effect
Demonstrated by Research from Cairo University
No need to pursue high torque above 50Ncm anymore, you can do immediate placement and loading! Laser-treated implants can shorten and reduce the initial ISQ drop time and decrease the chance of early failure.
Data Source:
1st BIOMATE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY, DECEMBER 7-9, 2018, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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PDL® Laser treatment performs the faster bone formation effect.
Demonstrated by Research from National Taiwan University
The patented PDL® laser surface treatment is the best choice to greatly improve early bone mineralization ability. In the extracellular assay analysis, results on day 18 showed significantly higher mineralization than other treated surfaces.
Data Source:
Titanium Surfaces with a Laser-Produced Microchannel Structure Enhance Pre-Osteoblast Proliferation, Maturation, and Extracellular Mineralization In Vitro, Yi-Wen Chen, Tao Chiang, I-Hui Chen, Da-Yo Yuh, Hsiu-Yang Tseng, Chuang-Wei Wang, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024, 25, 338 And Hsin-Han Hou, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024, 25, 3388
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4. ABOUT CELL, HYDROPHILICITY & BIOCOMPATIBILITY
The structure of PDL® Laser-treated surface is enhancing Osseointegration.
Demonstrated by research from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
PDL® Laser treatment promotes adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of MG-63 cells.
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Data Source:
Enhanced biocompatible and hemocompatible nano/micro porous as a biological scaffold for functionalization and bio-integrated implant
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Volume 684, 5 November 2016, Pages 726-732
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The structure of PDL® Laser treated surface is enhancing Osseointegration
Demonstrate by research from Taiwan University, Taiwan
The laser-treated surface significantly enhances pre-osteoblast proliferation, promotes mRNA and protein expression/secretion of COL1, SPP1, DCN, and TNFRSF11B, and facilitates extracellular mineralization. These findings strongly indicate that laser-treated titanium surfaces have profound beneficial effects on pre-osteoblast maturation and bone integration, highlighting substantial clinical application potential.
Data Source:
Titanium Surfaces with a Laser-Produced Microchannel Structure Enhance Pre-Osteoblast Proliferation, Maturation, and Extracellular Mineralization In Vitro
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024, 25, 3388
The structure of PDL® Laser treated surface is enhancing Osseointegration.
Demonstrate by research from Mahidol University, Thailand
The lack of cell maturity and cell adhesion in Biohorizons samples is still unknown. The presence of organic particles on the BIOMATE implants did not deter cell maturation in this invitro experiment. The advantages of laser surface treatments are numerous, but different structures also yield different cell
Data Source:
The Affinity of Human Fetal Osteoblast to Laser-Modified Titanium Implant Fixtures, Lee Kian Khoo, Sirichai Kiattavorncharoen, Verasak Pairuchvej, Nisanat Lakkhanachatpan, Natthamet Wongsirichat and Dutmanee Seriwatanachai, The Open Dentistry Journal, 2020, Volume 14 52-58
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5. ABOUT ANGIOGENESIS
PDL® laser-treated implants show more MSCs attachment and angiogenesis
Demonstrated by research from National Defense University, Taiwan
Prof. Dr. Yu Dayou at the Department of Dentistry pointed out that PDL laser-treated surfaces show more MSCs attachment and better peri-implant angiogenesis, even seen in SEM images of failed implants due to accidents. The laser-treated microstructure enhances periodontal ligament cell affinity.
Source: 1st BIOMATE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY, DECEMBER 7-9, 2018, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
6. ABOUT BONE LOSS
Laser-treated implants result in significantly lower bone loss
Demonstrated by research from Cairo University, Egypt
Studies conclude that laser-treated surfaces show more stable marginal bone levels compared to SLA-treated implants.
12M Bone Loss: SLA 1.03 > Laser 0.18
Data Source:
Effect of Different Implant Surface Treatments on Bony Changes around Mandibular Implants for Completely Edentulous Patients: A Split-Mouth Comparative Study
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016
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7. ABOUT BACTERIAL THERAPY & BIOFILM REDUCTION
PDL ®Laser-treated surfaces showed the lowest biofilm formation
Demonstrated by research from Milan University, ItalyBased on the research on bacterial membranes at the University of Milan, the PDL® laser-treated surface was compared with another Geass laser surface and a machined surface, a polished surface, and a sandblasted surface, a total of five surfaces to compare the formation and amount of biofilm. This study demonstrates that “Laser micro-texturing of titanium surfaces created surface microtopographies and influenced surface chemical composition. Both microtextures were equally effective in reducing biofilm formation and should be further investigated for their capacity of preventing peri-implantitis in vivo.”
Data Source:
Laser micro-texturing of titanium surfaces for reduced oral biofilm formation
CED-IADR/NOF Hybrid Oral Health Research Congress, Brussels, September 16-18, 2021
8. ABOUT BONE TO IMPLANT CONTACT
Higher BIC (Bone to Implant Contact) rate
Demonstrated by research from Taipei University, Taiwan
PDL ® Laser Surface treatment applies precise parametric design. Through high efficacy, laser luminous energy strikes qualitative micro-nano, complex 3D texture that helps increase the contact surface area of the bone and fixture optimizes the effect of cell proliferation and osseointegration.
Data Source:The bone contact area of PDL laser micro-nanostructured implants is superior to other implants!
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