The implant infection paradox: why do some succeed when others fail? Opinion and discussion paper
Biomaterial-implants are frequently used to restore function and form of human anatomy. However, the presence of implanted biomaterials dramatically elevates infection risk. Paradoxically, dental-implants placed in a bacteria-laden milieu experience moderate failure-rates, due to infection (0.0-1.1...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2015-06-01
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| Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol029/pdf/v029a23.pdf |