title: Triage methodology for the evaluation of implant-bone interfaces.
abstract: Stainless steel plugs coated with and without Al2O3, TiO2 and Nb2O5 were inserted into canine femora in order to develop a methodology of rapid identification of appropriate specimens for deeper analysis of implant-bone interfaces. This approach is especially meaningful in areas where research funds are scarce. After a maximum follow-up period of 52 wk, bone segments containing plugs were radiographed using conventional techniques, high resolution techniques (which allowed a good preliminary evaluation) and microradiography. Analysis by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry indicated release of the materials by the implants. Microdensitometry of the microradiographs allowed a precise thickness determination of the tissue formed around the implants.
authors.affiliation: Technological Center, State University of Campinas, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mariolani
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Belangero
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: de Arruda
mesh_terms: D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones; D004285:Dogs; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005269:Femur; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D008852:Microradiography; D009556:Niobium; D010087:Oxides; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013193:Stainless Steel; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D010087:Oxides; D009556:Niobium; D013193:Stainless Steel; C009495:titanium dioxide; D014025:Titanium; C073337:niobium pentoxide; D000537:Aluminum Oxide