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Table 4 The bone-implant-contact (BIC) measurements of threads is demonstrated.

From: Osseointegration and biocompatibility of different metal implants - a comparative experimental investigation in sheep

Type of screw

BIC in %

± in %

CCZTC

39.1

22.4

TANNEW

38.0

23.5

PTST

36.5

23.5

TANST

34.8

22.0

CCTC

33.6

23.1

Steel

23.2

18.8

CC

14.0

13.6

  1. Note that steel and cobalt chrome have significantly less contact compared to all other type of materials. The chrome based implants either coated with zirconium (CCZTC) or titanium (CCTC) show equal BIC values than the other titanium based screw implants
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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