摘要 |
Implants associated with bone are coated with natural bony tissue by incubating the implant with osteoblasts under conditions where the osteoblasts grow and lay down a bony coating. Different methods are provided for maintaining the osteoblasts in contact with the implant and allowing for the growth and maintenance of the osteoblasts with formation of the bony tissue. The resulting coated implants can provide for a better juncture with the natural tissue in the patient, so as to provide for a more comfortable and effective prosthesis or other device.
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