title: Biocompatibility and biofunctionality of implanted materials.
abstract: The mechanical and chemical properties of metals, such as titanium, titanium-based alloys and cobalt-based alloys, and ceramics, such as Bioglass and calcium phosphate, make them suitable for implant applications. However, several factors affect the biologic response to these implanted materials. The predominant tissue found at the implant interface is affected by implant stability, material biocompatibility, and implant design and implant placement into the surgical site. Improvements in implant design and surface preparation may improve implant longevity and fixation for all implants materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dalton
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003035:Cobalt / Q000737:chemistry; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000737:chemistry; D016348:Osseointegration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D003035:Cobalt; D014025:Titanium