Titanium dioxide, TiO 2, is an important photocatalytic material that exists as two main
polymorphs, anatase and rutile. The presence of either or both of these phases impacts on …

Objectives During the last decades, several changes of paradigm have modified our view on
how biomaterials' surface characteristics influence the bioresponse. After becoming aware …

Bone tissue has a remarkable ability to regenerate and heal itself. However, large bone
defects and complex fractures still present a significant challenge to the medical community …

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Dental and orthopedic implants have been under continuous advancement to improve their
interactions with bone and ensure a successful outcome for patients. Surface characteristics …

During recent decades vast and continuously increasing numbers of biomedical implants
have been introduced for continuous use in the human body. Since the early cemented hip …

Titanium (Ti) osseointegration is critical for the success of dental and orthopedic implants.
Previous studies have shown that surface roughness at the micro-and submicro-scales …

The aims of the present review are (1) to identify essential surface parameters;(2) to present
an overview of surface characteristics at the micrometer and nanometer levels of resolution …

Biomaterial surface properties including chemistry, topography, and wettability regulate cell
response. Previous studies have shown that increasing surface roughness of metallic …

The surface wettability of biomaterials determines the biological cascade of events at the
biomaterial/host interface. Wettability is modulated by surface characteristics, such as …