Question

Describe in a few sentences the role of surface topography on the loading response and osteointegration in medical implants

Answer 1

Surface properties of implants have been found to be of great importance for bone integration. surface topology favoring rapid integration of the implant with bone.

Advantages of increased surface roughness on implants

Various factors can be affected by increasing surface roughness:

Increased surface area of the implant adjacent to the bone
Improved cell attachment
Increased bone present at the implant surface
Increased biomechanical interaction of implant with bone
Promote inflammation of the peri-implant