| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2016 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Advanced Materials in Dental and Orthopedic Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Mechanically Strong TiO2 Nanotubes for Hip Implants |
| Author(s) |
Sweetu B. Patel, Giovanni Francesco Solitro, Cortino Sukotjo, Christos Takoudis, Mathew T. Mathew, Farid Amirouche, Tolou Shokuhfar |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Sweetu B. Patel |
| Abstract Scope |
Surface modifications of titanium have been investigated widely to enhance the success rate of hip implants. The important factors that can affect the life span of implants include biocompatibility, corrosion and wear resistance, and mechanical stability. This study was designed to investigate the mechanical stability of TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) during normal insertion into the simulant bone. Controlled mechanical insertion of TNTs decorated surface was performed to mimic the hip implant insertion and the survivability of nanotubes during the insertion. Beneficial factors of TNTs in terms of its nano-scale topography and drug reserving capability have been exploited widely. However, its stability during this mechanical impact is a clinical concern needs to be addressed. Therefore, the objectives of this study was to investigate the survivability of TNTs after insertion in simulant bone, to measure the amount of force required for insertion, and to calculate the interfacial stress and energy dissipated during insertion. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: A print-only volume |