G. Hohenhoff
H. Haferkamp
A. Ostendorf
O. Meier
S. Ostermeier
M. Schimek

Adapting titanium implants to the elasticity of bone by comparison of spring stiffness

Advanced Engineering Materials
5
9
365-369
2007
Type: Zeitschriftenaufsatz (reviewed)
Abstract
The aim of adapted endoprostheses is to achieve at least the same percentage of negative elongation under the same stress in an implant-bone-combination. The negative elongation is like the downward deflexion of a spring under pressure. Due to the limitations mentioned above, the comparison of spring stiffness of bone and implant is the most promising way to achieve the adapted implant elasticity aimed at.