In vivo evaluation of fixation of metal implants coated by melt-sprayed alumina--experiments in rabbit.

Abstract

Skeletal fixation characteristics of the stainless steel implants coated by 60 microns thick porous alumina layer using a flame spray method were evaluated in vivo for the duration of up to 12 weeks. Surface roughness of the implants appeared to be the determining factor for the fixation characteristics, irrespective of the implant materials.