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In vitro biocompatibility and bacterial adhesion of physico-chemically modified Ti6Al4V surface by means of UV irradiation.
Acta biomaterialia - 1 Jan 2009
Gallardo-Moreno Amparo M, Pacha-Olivenza Miguel A, Saldaña Laura, Pérez-Giraldo Ciro, Bruque José M, Vilaboa Nuria, González-Martín M Luisa
Abstract excerpt
UV irradiation leads to a "spontaneous" wettability increase of the Ti6Al4V surface while preserving bulk properties of the alloy that are crucial for its performance as an orthopedic and dental implant. We hypothesized that UV treatment of Ti6Al4V may impair bacterial adhesion without compromising the good response of human bone-forming cells to this alloy. The in vitro biocompatibility of the Ti6Al4V surface,...
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