A Novel Antipathogenic Agent for Nonwoven Fabric
Author(s): S. Simpson, C. McMinn, S. Van Mondfrans, J. Hendry, S. Ronayne, S. Dewhurst, C. Feng, B. Sonny Bal, R. Bock, B. McEntire ...
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RESEARCH LITERATURE
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion with a Silicon Nitride Cage Demonstrates Early Radiographic Fusion
Degeneration of the lumbar spine is common in aging adults and reflects a significant morbidity burden in this population. In selected...
Comprehensive in vitro Comparison of Cellular and Osteogenic Response to Alternative Biomaterials for Spinal Implants
Author(s): Seunghun S. Lee, Stephanie Huber, Stephen J. Ferguson A variety of novel biomaterials are emerging as alternatives to...
In Vivo Bone Formation and Bacterial Infection Between Silicon Nitride Ceramic, PEEK, and Titanium
Author(s): B.J. McEntire, A. Lakshminarayanan, B.S. Bal, T. Webster, B. Ercan, and D. Gorth Superior bone ingrowth and resistance to...
Enhanced Bioactivity and Bacteriostasis of PEEK Polymers Through Incorporation of Silicon Nitride Particles
Author(s): C.A. Kuhns, R.M. Bock, B.J. McEntire, B. Bal, G. Pezzotti Appositional bone on- and through-growth are essential requirements...
Anti-Infective and Osteointegration Properties of Silicon Nitride, Poly (Ether Ether Ketone), and Titanium Implants
Author(s): T.J. Webster, A.A. Patel, M.N. Rahaman, and B.S. BalT.J. Webster, A.A. Patel, M.N. Rahaman, and B.S. Bal Silicon nitride...
Patent Application US20130302509: Antibacterial Biomedical Implants and Associated Materials, Apparatus, and Methods
Author(s): McEntire BJ, Lakshminarayanan R, Davis K, Grimaldi N, Pezzotti G Antibacterial Biomedical Implants and Associated Materials,...
Differential Bacterial Expression on Silicon Nitride, PEEK, and Titanium Surfaces
Authors: B.J. McEntire, E.N. Jones, D. Ray, R.M. Bock, B.S. Bal, and G. Pezzotti Infected implants are a serious concern in orthopaedic...
Decreased Bacteria Activity on (Si₃N₄) Surfaces Compared with PEEK or Titanium
Author(s): D.J. Gorth, S. Puckett, B. Ercan, T.J. Webster, M. Rahaman, and B.S. Bal A significant need exists for orthopedic implants...
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