Researchers from the Silesian University of Technology have developed a technology for obtaining coatings on the surface of bone implants for animals. One of the methods used is the so-called plasma anodic oxidation.

Thanks to this technique, it is possible to obtain a porous coating with calcium, phosphorus or silicon compounds on the surface of implants of various sizes and shapes. The coating promotes fusion of the implant with the bone tissue. As animals are demanding patients, it is advantageous if the recovery time is as short as possible.

The technology for obtaining coatings on the surface of bone implants for animals was developed as part of two Leader projects: ‘Technology for producing hybrid layers on titanium implants dedicated to animals’ and ‘Long-term titanium implants with bioactive ceramic coating.’ Both were funded by the National Centre for Research and Development, with a total value of PLN 1,700,000.

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