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- Title
An Overview of Surface Modifications of Titanium and its Alloys for Biomedical Applications.
- Authors
Sharan, Jitendra; Lale, Shantanu V.; Koul, Veena; Mishra, Monu; Kharbanda, O. P.
- Abstract
Currently titanium and its alloys are the metal of choice in medical and dental applications due to their improved mechanical and chemical properties like excellent corrosion resistance, high specific strength and light weight. In this review, the literature was screened for studies on various aspects of surface modifications techniques (mechanical, physical, chemical, biological and any combinations) for titanium and its alloys to make it more biocompatible for biomedical applications. Technical aspects of such techniques and their modifications are being discussed along with the surface features of the modified titanium alloys. Using appropriate surface modification method, it is possible to expand the arena of biomedical application of titanium and its alloys for long term uses while retaining the most of the desired features which make it a clinical success.
- Publication
Trends in Biomaterials & Artificial Organs, 2015, Vol 29, Issue 2, p176
- ISSN
0971-1198
- Publication type
Academic Journal