摘要 |
The invention provides an orthopedic/dental implant comprising mineral nanofibers wherein the nanofibers have a diameter of from about 0.1 to about 100 nm. The mineral nanofibers are selected from the group consisting of alumina, titania, zirconia, hafnia, cobalt-chromium, barium aluminate, barium titanate, iron oxide, and zinc oxide nanofibers, or combinations thereof. Also provided is a method of preparation of the implant, a method of treating a patient in need of such an implant, and a method of enhancing osseointegration using the implant.
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