Improvement of biohistological response of facial implant materials by tantalum surface treatment
Abstract Background A compact passive oxide layer can grow on tantalum (Ta). It has been reported that this oxide layer can facilitate bone ingrowth in vivo though the development of bone-like apatite, which promotes hard and soft tissue adhesion. Thus, Ta surface treatment on facial implant materia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-019-0231-3 |