Implants that bond and protect.
OsteoCoat engineers the surface of titanium dental and orthopaedic implants with a hydroxyapatite/nano-silver coating that encourages bone growth and helps prevent infection.
The problem
Implant failure often starts at the surface.
Bare titanium has limited bioactivity and can corrode, while bacterial infection remains a major cause of implant failure. Better surfaces mean faster integration and fewer complications.
bone–implant contact with the optimal 1 g/L silver coating.
maximum hardness reached by HA/nano-silver coatings.
bone volume density, outperforming uncoated titanium and pure HA.
Source: the founding research paper (Advanced Engineering Letters, 2025).
How it works
How it works
A clear path from data to decision.
Prepare
Titanium implants are cleaned and prepared.
Coat
Micro-arc oxidation at 200 V deposits a hydroxyapatite/nano-silver layer.
Optimise
1 g/L silver and 60 s deposition give the best balance of properties.
Implant
Coated implants integrate with bone while resisting bacteria.
Product
What makes it different.
Every feature is grounded in the founding research.
Better bone bonding
Highest bone–implant contact of all tested surfaces.
Antibacterial
All silver-containing coatings inhibited E. coli growth.
Corrosion resistant
Markedly improved corrosion resistance versus bare titanium.
Harder surface
Hardness up to 162.25 HV.
Who it's for
Who it's for.
Dental implant manufacturers
A licensable coating process.
Orthopaedic device makers
Improved integration for bone implants.
Dental & surgical clinics
Implants with built-in infection protection.
The research
Built on peer-reviewed research.
- HA and HA/nano-silver coatings fabricated on titanium by micro-arc oxidation at 200 V.
- HA/nAg coatings improved roughness, hardness and corrosion resistance; hardness peaked at 162.25 HV.
- All silver-containing coatings inhibited E. coli growth.
- 1 g/L Ag achieved the highest bone–implant contact (65.2%) and bone volume density (51.5%).
Radhi, N. S., et al. (2025). Surface engineering of titanium via micro-arc oxidation with hydroxyapatite/nano-silver composite coatings: in vitro and in vivo biological performance evaluation. Advanced Engineering Letters, 4(3), 145–163.
Team
The team behind it.
Founded in 2025 by a student team from two faculties.
Faculty of Dentistry
Clinical requirements, implantology and biological evaluation.
Faculty of Engineering
Surface engineering, coating processes and materials testing.
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
Why nano-silver?
Silver is antibacterial. Our research found 1 g/L gives the best balance; higher levels reduced bone contact.
Is it approved for patients?
Not yet. Results are pre-clinical and the process is moving toward further testing.
Is this a finished commercial product?
It is a research-based student startup moving from validated prototype toward pilots with real users.
Can we partner or run a pilot?
Yes. We are looking for organisations willing to test the solution in real conditions and share feedback.
Bring OsteoCoat to your organisation.
We are onboarding pilot partners now. Read the research and get in touch.