Removal torque for bone-cement and titanium screws implanted in rabbits

Authors

  • Per Morberg
  • Tomas Albrektsson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108994495

Abstract

Screw-shaped implants of commercially pure titanium and polymerized methyl methacrylate were inserted into the rabbit tibia. The animals were divided into two groups, and the implants were unscrewed after 5 weeks and 9 months, respectively. After both intervals, removal torque was greatest for the titanium implants. This difference was probably due to lower biocompatibility for the plastic material.

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Published

1991-01-01

How to Cite

Morberg, P., & Albrektsson, T. (1991). Removal torque for bone-cement and titanium screws implanted in rabbits. Acta Orthopaedica, 62(6), 554–556. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108994495