The role of surface microtopography in the modulation of osteoblast differentiation

The osteoinductive and conductive capabilities of commercially pure titanium and its alloys is well documented, as is their ability to provide long-term stability for permanent implantable devices. Fracture fixation in paediatric and trauma patients generally requires transient fixation after which...

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Main Authors: JS Hayes, IM Khan, CW Archer, RG Richards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AO Research Institute Davos 2010-07-01
Series:European Cells & Materials
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Online Access:http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol020/pdf/v020a09.pdf