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Orthobond's technology is based
on Prof. Jeffrey Schwartz's breakthrough invention
of self-assembled monolayers of phosphonate ("SAMP").
SAMPs have the potential of solving the problems
associated with the integration of inert materials
with human tissues. Some properties are:
Versatile: Can be applied to nearly all medical
implant materials including Titanium, Stainless
Steel, and polymers such as PEEK.
Conforming: Nanometer-scale treatment
preserves all geometries, including
micropores.
Permanent: A covalent treatment that does
not elute or degrade under physiological conditions.
Adhesion of SAMP to titanium is stronger than
to industrial epoxy (>50 MPa).
Specific: Using straightforward chemistry, treatments
can be tailored to elicit specific biological
responses, such as osteoconductivity, cell repulsion,
or anti-microbial.
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