ABSTRACT
Titanium-based metallic biomaterials have become an important area. This chapter focuses mainly on titanium implants as these materials are well suited to the quality and longevity of human life. Implant surfaces should have not only wear and corrosion resistance but also fundamental properties such as biological compatibility in terms of surface chemistry. In addition to acceleration of wound-healing phenomena, titanium implant surfaces should result in the formation of an interfacial layer and a bone matrix with adequate biomechanical properties. Improved fixation of titanium implants needs to be achieved by a healing bone tissue response toward the titanium surface. Moreover, reducing initial bacterial attachment and maintaining long-term antibacterial properties are desirable for future applications.
