Nanosized Hydroxyapatite Coating on PEEK Implants Enhances Early Bone Formation: A Histological and Three-Dimensional Investigation in Rabbit Bone
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) has been frequently used in spinal surgery with good clinical results. The material has a low elastic modulus and is radiolucent. However, in oral implantology PEEK has displayed inferior ability to osseointegrate compared to titanium materials. One idea to reinforce PE...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/8/7/3815 |