Unrecoverable bi-products of drilling titanium alloy and tantalum metal implants: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1177/1120700018760306
Abstract: Background: Trabecular metal implants with a porous architecture that allows for the incorporation of bone into the implant during healing are gaining popularity in alloplastic revision procedures. The bi-products of drilling titanium alloy (Ti) and… read more here.
Keywords: alloy; titanium alloy; drilling titanium; metal ... See more keywords
An evaluation of the potential consequences of drilling titanium and tantalum implants during surgery - a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1784-x
Abstract: BackgroundThe aim of the study was to evaluate the potential consequences of drilling titanium alloy (Ti) and tantalum (Ta) implants.MethodsDuring an in vitro study, four holes were made in each of two spatially porous trabecular… read more here.
Keywords: tantalum implants; consequences drilling; drilling titanium; study ... See more keywords