Implant for application in bone, method for producing such an implant, and use of such an implant
US6730129B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant for application in bone, especially jaw bone, is provided. The implant includes a unit that can be applied in the bone, and which is made of a biocompatible material such as titanium. The unit is provided with one or more coatings including calcium phosphate and a bone-growth-stimulating substance that initiates and/or stimulates bone growth. The coating is applied at least to surface parts of the unit cooperating with the bone. A method of producing the implant is also provided.
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