FRETTING OF MODULAR IMPLANT SYSTEMS

Authors
WILLMANN G
Citation
G. Willmann, FRETTING OF MODULAR IMPLANT SYSTEMS, Biomedizinische Technik, 38(3), 1993, pp. 48-52
Citations number
16
Journal title
Biomedizinische Technik → ACNP
ISSN journal
00135585
Volume
38
Issue
3
Year of publication
1993
Pages
48 - 52
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5585(1993)38:3<48:FOMIS>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Fretting is a problem of load-bearing implants (hip, knee) especially when modular in design and employing different materials. In contrast, fretting has not yet been observed in dental implants. In the case of ceramic femoral heads and cups (e. g. BIOLOX) no problems with fretti ng have so far been reported. The state-of-the-art is discussed ans as sessed.