Isotropic micropatterned silica coatings on zirconia induce guided cell growth for dental implants

Titanium implants are the gold standard in dentistry; however, problems such as gingival tarnishing and peri-implantitis have been reported. For zirconia to become a competitive alternative dental implant material, surface modification techniques that induce guided tissue growth must be developed. O...

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Main Author: A. Pelaez-Vargas (author)
Other Authors: D. Gallego-Perezc (author), M. Magallanes-Perdomo (author), M. H. Fernandes (author), D.J. Hansfordc (author), H. De Aza (author), P. Pena (author), F. J. Monteiro (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/93094
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/93094