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Georgia Institute of Technology Research News

Titanium Implant Coating

Caption: Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that coating a titanium implant with a new biologically inspired material enhances tissue healing, improves bone growth around the implant and strengthens the attachment and integration of the implant to the bone.

Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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