Surface modification of titanium implant by microarc oxidation and hydrothermal treatment.

Huang, Ping; Zhang, Yong; Xu, Kewei; Han, Yong · J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater · 2004

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Surface modification of titanium implant is processed by microarc oxidation and hydrothermal treatment. A porous surface with a biologically active bone-like apatite layer was formed. The apatite layer consists of very fine crystals and high crystallinity and is integrated with the titanium alloy substrate with a graded structure without a distinct interface. Such a bioactive layer is expected not only to enhance the bony ingrowth into the porous structure, but also to improve the interlocking between implant and bone.

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