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Nagat Areid serves as a University Teacher at the Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland, where she conducts research on dental implant biomaterials and surface-tissue interactions. Her work bridges clinical dentistry and materials science through experimental investigations of titanium-based implant modifications.
Her primary research focuses on dental implant surface engineering, specifically examining how hydroxyapatite coatings, TiO₂ modifications, and bioactive glass treatments influence biological responses. Key areas include gingival cell adhesion, osteoblast integration, biofilm resistance, and thrombogenicity. She employs atomic layer deposition, air abrasion techniques, and in vitro cellular models to optimize implant-tissue interfaces for improved clinical outcomes in restorative dentistry.
Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory in implant surface modification, with 60% of her work involving systematic reviews of decontamination methods and coating effects. Her studies consistently address the translational challenge of achieving simultaneous soft tissue sealing and bone integration – a critical dual requirement for long-term implant success. Notably, she integrates multi-disciplinary methodologies spanning materials characterization, cell biology, and microbiology to develop evidence-based surface treatments.
