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FIGURE 6.4
Atomic force micrographs of (A) nanophase and (B) conventional titania. The nano-
phase materials have unique surface properties that are conducive to enhanced bone cell.
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and reprinted from Webster.
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0.3 mm. These changes did not result in decomposition of the n-HAP during the
sintering process. The newly developed n-HAP scaffolds have the potential to
serve as an excellent substrate in bone tissue engineering.
6.3.1.2 Titanium Nanomaterials
Contemporary dental implants regard titanium as the “gold standard” mate-
rial.
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The high success and survival rates of titanium implants have been
