Bioactive Film Improves How Implants Bond With Bone (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Bioactive Film Improves How Implants Bond With Bone

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Histological evaluation of bone growth against the non-coated PEEK implants (A and B) and coated PEEK implant using our Ion Beam Assisted Deposition followed by the Microwave heat treatment and a final autoclaving (E and F) after 18 weeks of implantation in a rabbit model. The new bone in contact with the implant surface appeared to be much thinner in the uncoated PEEK group at 18 weeks (B) compared to the new bone formed in contact with the (F) coated implants at the same time. White arrow point at ossified (Indicating new bone formation) and yellow arrow point at the fibrous tissue (indicating scar-like tissue), implant marked by "I". Scale bar 9 mm (A,E); 500 μm (B,F).

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Afsaneh Rabiei

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