Dental implants with a controlled release functionality KU Leuven
Continued ageing of the world population in combination with an active lifestyle and higher quality of life expectations, is driving the demand for long-term reliable orthopedic and dental implants. Implant-related infections are a serious complication in prosthetic surgery, jeopardizing implant fixation. This project aims to develop implants for dental applications that allow a controlled release of anti-infective or bioactive agents from a ...