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Interface between titanium 6,4 alloy implants and bone.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3117922     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This paper presents the results of animal studies on the interface between 6 aluminum, 4 vanadium, titanium alloy and bone. 7 New Zealand white rabbits were anaesthetised and a new design of threaded implant inserted into the tibial metaphysis of each leg. 3 further animals had fine lathe turnings inserted in the same site. The animals were sacrificed 7 weeks later and the implants removed together with the surrounding bone. After suitable processing of the specimens, they were subjected to scanning and transmission electron microscope studies. Compact bone was found in close proximity to the surface of the metal. With higher magnifications, the bone was found to be in intimate contact with the metal. There was no suggestion of the presence of cells or uncalcified collagen fibres between the bone and the implant. At the highest magnification, there was the appearance of a homogenous transition from the bone to the metal, suggesting a biological adhesion.
Authors:
N Katsikeris; R D Listrom; J M Symington
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery     Volume:  16     ISSN:  0901-5027     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg     Publication Date:  1987 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-12-03     Completed Date:  1987-12-03     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8605826     Medline TA:  Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  473-6     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Toronto General Hospital, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Biocompatible Materials*
Bone and Bones / ultrastructure*
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Prostheses and Implants
Rabbits
Surface Properties
Titanium*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biocompatible Materials; 12743-70-3/titanium alloy (TiAl6V4); 7440-32-6/Titanium

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