Antibacterial Ti–Cu implants: A critical review on mechanisms of action

Antibacterial Ti–Cu implants: A critical review on mechanisms of action

Titanium (Ti) has been widely used for manufacturing of bone implants because of its mechanical properties, biological compatibility, and favorable corrosion resistance in biological environments. However, Ti implants are prone to infection (peri-implantitis) by bacteria which in extreme cases neces...

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Main Authors: Pezhman Mahmoudi, Mohammad Reza Akbarpour, Hengame Babaei Lakeh, Fengjuan Jing, Mohammad Reza Hadidi, Behnam Akhavan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:Materials Today Bio
Subjects:
Antibacterial mechanisms
Ti–Cu implants
Contact killing
Ion releasing
Anti-infection
Biomaterials
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006422002459

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