Titanium implants may remain sterile and structurally sound for years, but their surfaces can begin to change much sooner. Research suggests that as titanium implants sit in storage, their surfaces may gradually lose some of the biological properties that help bone-forming cells attach, grow, and support integration with surrounding tissue.

In the white paper, Loss of Biological Function with the Aging of Titanium Implant Surfaces, the authors examine how titanium surfaces change during the first six months after manufacturing. They explain why an implant’s “biological age” may be just as important as the expiration date of its sterile packaging, and explore how surface contamination over time could affect the way the implant interacts with the body.

The paper highlights an important consideration for implant manufacturers and healthcare professionals: preserving sterility alone may not be enough. Protecting the biological performance of the implant surface throughout storage could also play an important role in supporting successful osseointegration and patient outcomes.

Read the white paper in our resources section