Copper as an alternative antimicrobial coating for implants - An in vitro study

Figure 6 Scanning electron microscopy images of MG-63 osteoblasts on the pre-incubated surfaces. Samples were pre-incubated in DMEM for 24 h. After a complete exchange of medium, cells were seeded onto the surface and cultivated for another 24 h. Cells spread well on TPS and TiCuN surfaces but seem to be smaller on TiCuN + BONIT^® (magnification × 1000). TPS: Titanium plasma spray; TiCuN: Titanium-copper-nitride; DMEM: Dulbecco’s modified Eagle medium.