The surface topography and wettability are important factors that determine the biocompatibility of biomaterials. In this article, the hierarchical micro/nano-topography of titanium alloy surface was fabricated by micro-milling and alkali-hydrothermal reaction. The surface topography and chemical composition of treated surfaces were characterized using laser scanning microscope and scanning electron microscope. The contact angles of surfaces with different micro/nano-topographies were measured by contact angle tester. MC3T3s morphology and osteocalcin productions were characterized to investigate the influence of surface modification on implants’ biocompatibility. The results show that hydrophilicity of micro-structured surface decreased compared to the untextured surface and contact angle values decreased with the increase in micro-groove spacing in small increments. In addition, the surfaces treated with alkali-hydrothermal reaction displayed strong hydrophilicity and the surface energy increased by 40 nJ/cm2 approximately. In vitro tests indicated that micro/nano-structured surface improved the adhesion, spreading, and differentiation of MC3T3s.
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