DEPOSITION OF DISCRETE NANOPARTICLES ON AN IMPLANT SURFACE

摘要

A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the roughened surface though a one- step process of exposing the roughened surface to a solution. The nanoparticles comprise a material having a property that promotes osseointegration.