What is it about?
This study proposes a novel technology to enhance the performance of metallic (Ti6Al4V) implants. It consistes on a coating based on chitosan, which has been modified for easy, on site application.
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Why is it important?
This technology could be easily applied in the surgery room, enabling doctors to increase the possibilities of success in osseointegration and diminishing the risks of infection.
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This page is a summary of: A novel photocrosslinkable and cytocompatible chitosan coating for Ti6Al4V surfaces, Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials, January 2015, Wichtig,
DOI: 10.5301/jabfm.5000227.
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