Table 1.
Ceramic coatings used for biomedical applications [18].
| Coatings | Applications | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Oxides (TiO2, ZrO2) | Oral implant application Maxillofacial reconstruction Ophthalmic implants |
Good regenerative capability Corrosion resistance Antibacterial activities |
| Nitrides (TiN, ZrN, TiCN, ZrCN, TiAlN) and Oxynitrides (TiON, ZrON) |
Dental implants Fracture fixation devices Components of joint endoprostheses |
Resistance to corrosion Low frictional coefficient Better adhesion to the substrates |
| Carbon Based Coatings (a-C, DLC, NCD, carbides, and carbontirides) | Artificial heart valves Orthopedic fixation devices Sensors Artificial ligaments |
Low frictional coefficient Excellent biocompatibility High blood compatibility Hydrophobicity |
| Calcium phosphates (CaP, HAp) and bioactive glass | Spinal implants Orthopedic implants Maxillofacial reconstruction Skull plates |
High osteointegration capability Excellent biocompatibility Bioactivity |