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Dental Implants with Improved Healing through Orientated Fluorapatite Coatings

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
96007 		Program Year/Program:
2010 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
DE020983 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
NIDCR 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
MC3, INC.
3550 W LIBERTY RD, STE 3 ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-8802
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2010
Title: Dental Implants with Improved Healing through Orientated Fluorapatite Coatings
Agency: HHS
Contract: 1R43DE020983-01A1
Award Amount: $212,897.00
 

Abstract:

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this Phase I SBIR project is to demonstrate the feasibility of applying a uniform, robust fluorapatite (FA) coating to dental implants that will help control the microenvironment after implant placement. The proprietary coating process involves growing well-aligned fluorapatite (FA) crystal films on etched surfaces. Preliminary data demonstrate that well-aligned FA crystal films have enhanced osteoblastic cell (MG-63) adhesion, proliferation and mineral forma tion compared to non-aligned (disordered) FA surfaces. The Phase I research plan proposes optimization of the coating process, to achieve a robust and repeatable coating on Titanium dental implants. Each step in the process will be carefully developed and verified. Tests will be conducted to assess the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the FA covered surfaces. When a consistent coating has been achieved, the materials will be tested for pro-healing characteristics. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVAN CE: Well-aligned fluorapatite surfaces, demonstrated to exhibit enhanced healing characteristics, will be applied to the bone- and tissue-contacting surfaces of dental implants.

Principal Investigator:

Scott I. Merz
7349959089
MERZ@MC3CORP.COM

Business Contact:

Kathryn R. Osterholxer
koster@mc3corp.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

MC3, INC.
MC3, INC. 3550 W LIBERTY RD, STE 3 ANN ARBOR, MI 48103

EIN/Tax ID: 138266722
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No