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Titanium Implants Coated with Hydroxyapatite Used in Orbital Wall Reconstruction-A Literature Review.

Victor Andrei VasileRuxandra Angela PîrvulescuRaluca Claudia IancuGerhard GarhöferLeopold SchmettererAurelian Mihai GhitaDiana IonescuSinziana IstrateRoxana Mioara PiticescuLaura Madalina CursaruAlina Popa-Cherecheanu
Published in: Materials (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
With the increasing incidences of orbital wall injuries, effective reconstruction materials and techniques are imperative for optimal clinical outcomes. In this literature review, we delve into the efficacy and potential advantages of using titanium implants coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite for the reconstruction of the orbital wall. Titanium implants, recognized for their durability and mechanical strength, when combined with the osteoconductive properties of hydroxyapatite, present a potentially synergistic solution. The purpose of this review was to critically analyze the recent literature and present the state of the art in orbital wall reconstruction using titanium implants coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite. This review offers clinicians detailed insight into the benefits and potential drawbacks of using titanium implants coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite for orbital wall reconstruction. The highlighted results advocate for its benefits in terms of osseointegration and provide a novel strategy for orbital reconstruction, though further studies are essential to establish long-term efficacy and address concerns.
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