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A review on the wettability of dental implant surfaces I: Theoretical and experimental aspects
(2014-02-28)
The surface wettability of biomaterials determines the biological cascade of events at the biomaterial/ host interface. Wettability is modulated by surface characteristics, such as surface chemistry and surface topography. ...
A review on the wettability of dental implant surfaces II: Biological and clinical aspects
(2014-04-05)
Dental and orthopedic implants have been under continuous advancement to improve their interactions with bone and ensure a successful outcome for patients. Surface characteristics such as surface topography and surface ...
Implant osseointegration and the role of microroughness and nanostructures: Lessons for spine implants
(2014-04-08)
The use of spinal implants for spine fusion has been steadily increasing to avoid the risks of complications and donor site morbidity involved when using autologous bone. A variety of fusion cages are clinically available, ...
Role of a2b1 integrins in mediating cell shape on microtextured titanium surfaces
(2014-05-07)
Surface microroughness plays an important role in determining osteoblast behavior on titanium. Previous studies have shown that osteoblast differentiation on microtextured titanium substrates is dependent on alpha-2 beta-1 ...