Biological Safety Assessment of A Colored Zirconia Ceramic: Cell Toxicity and Skin Sensitivity Tests

摘要

Objective: To evaluate the biological safety of a colored zirconia ceramic in terms of cellular toxicity and a skin sensitivity test. Methods: the cytotoxicity of the ceramic was evaluated by a molecular filtration method and skin irritation activity of the composite was assessed via intradermal injection of a guinea pig test solution, by inducing, enhancing, and stimulating an allergic response after local tissue exposure. Results: cell-coated filter paper in contact with test material showed the appearance of intracellular blue dye at the same staining density as in control samples, leading to a 0 toxicity rating. Guinea pigs showed no obvious erythema or edema from the irritation test, such that the assessment of colored zirconia ceramic skin allergy response in guinea pig was 0%. Conclusion: this colored zirconia ceramic showed low cytotoxicity and elicited no allergic skin inflammation response, indicating good overall biological safety under these conditions.