Protecting ultra- and hyperhydrophilic implant surfaces in dry state from loss of wettability

Ultrahydrophilic titanium miniplates with sandblasted and acid etched (SLA) surfaces were protected from loss of hydrophilicity by an exsiccation layer of salt and stored in a dry state. Various salts in different concentrations were tested in respect to their conservation capacity and optical appea...

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Main Authors: Lüers Steffen, Laub Markus, Jennissen Herbert P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2016-09-01
Series:Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2016-0123