METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SUPERHYDROPHILIC IMPLANTS

摘要

Provided are methods of manufacturing a superhydrophilicmetal implant material, the method comprising laser processing, with a laser having a wavelength in the visible spectrum, the surface of a metal implant material inan atmosphere comprising nitrogen. The atmosphere comprising nitrogen may be air, or may contain a proportion of nitrogen higher than that found in air. The implant materials are suitable for use in joints, and have beneficial properties in terms of osseointegration.