Metallic bone implant having improved implantability and method of making the same
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1. An implantable device comprising a biocompatible material having an enhanced surface topography wherein the biocompatible material has an implanted calcium ion concentration sufficient to enhance viability of bone cells in contact with the enhanced surface topography.
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An implantable device composed of a biocompatible material having an enhanced surface topography that has an implanted calcium ion concentration and method of making the same.
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- 1. An implantable device comprising a biocompatible material having an enhanced surface topography wherein the biocompatible material has an implanted calcium ion concentration sufficient to enhance viability of bone cells in contact with the enhanced surface topography.
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9. An implant comprising:
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a biocompatible material having an enhanced surface topography;
the biocompatible material having an implanted calcium ion concentration present from the surface to a depth of between 100 and 2500 angstroms. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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- 12. A method for producing metallic bone implants, the method comprising the ordered steps of providing a metallic bone implant with an enhanced surface topography, and thereafter implanting calcium ions on the enhanced surface of the metallic bone implant material.
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