Journal
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
Volume 110, Issue 6, Pages 1291-1306Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37373
Keywords
biocompatibility; biomaterials surface; metallic biomaterials; tantalum
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This review evaluates the applications, biological properties, and material properties of tantalum and its alloys in various implants and medical devices. The study highlights the contribution of the material properties to the excellent biological performance of tantalum and its alloys.
Tantalum (Ta) and its alloys have been used for various cardiovascular, orthopedic, fracture fixation, dental, and spinal fusion implants. This review evaluates the biological and material properties of Ta and its alloys. Specifically, the biological properties including hemocompatibility and osseointegration, and material properties including radiopacity, MRI compatibility, corrosion resistance, surface characteristics, semiconductivity, and mechanical properties are covered. This review highlights how the material properties of Ta and its alloys contribute to its excellent biological properties for use in implants and medical devices.
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