title: Characterization of sterilized CP titanium implant surfaces.
abstract: Surface analysis techniques and in vitro biologic assays were used to characterize sterilized commercially pure titanium surfaces. Significant surface alterations were observed following sterilization treatments. These alterations led to decreased fibroblast cell attachment and altered cellular spreading phenomena compared to nonsterilized control surfaces.
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Draughn
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Wightman
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Dougherty
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Meletiou
mesh_terms: D002448:Cell Adhesion; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium