Electrochemically Deposited Metal Doped Calcium Hydroxide Coatings

摘要

During the surgical implantation of titanium into the human body bacterial contaminations of the wound can not be definitely excluded. Previous studies showed that electrochemically deposited calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)_2) coatings have an initial bactericidal effect and can be transformed to hydroxyapatite (HA) in physiological environment1. The aim of this study was the investigation of Ca(OH)_2 coatings modified by the inclusion of metal ions, concerning morphology, crystallographic structure and ion release kinetics.