Hydroxyapatite-incorporation improves bone formation on endosseous PEEK implant in canine tibia

Background: Poly Ether Ether Ketone (PEEK) has been considered as a potential alternative material for endosseous dental implants, for its low elastic modulus, biocompatibility, and low cost in customized device manufacture. Hydroxyapatite-incorporation is supposed to improve the poor osseointegrati...

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Main Authors: Yuan-ming Geng, Dong-ni Ren, Shu-yi Li, Zong-yi Li, Xiao-qing Shen, Yu-yu Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2280800020975172