Biocompatibility •Why is titanium often considered an ideal implant material? •List the steps of an inflammatory...

Biocompatibility

•Why is titanium often considered an ideal implant material?

•List the steps of an inflammatory response starting with implantation and ending with fibrous encapsulation. Include the cells involved with the inflammatory response.

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Titanium and its alloys have been widely used for dental and orthopedic implants under load-bearing conditions because of their good biocompatibility coupled with high strength and fracture toughness. Despite reports of direct bonding to bone, they do not form a chemical bond with bone tissue.

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