Biomedical Engineering Reference
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Table 3.1.
Main properties and applications of various metallic biomaterials
(data from [DAV 03, MOR 04, ONG 14])
Ti-Cp is available in four grades, depending on the content of
oxygen. Grade I with the lowest content (0.18% max.) has the lowest
yield strength and the highest ductility. In contrast, grade IV with the
highest content (0.40% max.) has the highest strength and the lowest
ductility (Table 3.1) [PIL 09]. Ti-Cp is widely used for dental implants
because it promotes osseointegration. Indeed, it seems that the
hydroxylated surface of Ti-Cp reacts with bone mineral phase
constituents.
