A US research team has developed a revolutionary method that could eliminate one of the major problems facing titanium in the dental and joint implants. Titanium has many properties that make it a great choice for use in implants, such as low density, high stiffness, high biomechanical strength-to-weight ratio, and corrosion resistance. However, a persistent problem plagues metal-based implants: the surface is also a perfect home for microbes to accumulate ...