All 36 implants were removed by removal torque, and the recorded values were statistically analyzed.
Implants were removed eight weeks after implantation and analyzed for mineralized tissue formation by radiography (Faxitron MX-20, Faxitron Bioptics LLC, Tucson, AZ).
The implants were removed at day 5 post implantation, homogenized in PBS pH 7.4 containing 0.05% Tween-20 (Difco/USA), and centrifuged at 4°C, 10,000 × g for 30 min.
The implants were removed after 42 or 84 days of implantation, for comparison of the non-invasive method to ex vivo radioisotope counting.
Then the implants were removed from the bone using the same physiodispenser and the removal torque values of the implants were measured.
Two implants were removed in order to carry out a planned bone implantation or in consequence of tumour recurrence.
Implants were removed after 18 weeks.
Up to 27percentt of the implants were removed within three years.
Now I've come full circle". Because one ruptured, the silicon implants were removed.
Some implants were removed at intervals up to 24 weeks and processed for histology.
She said that her chest "constantly itches and burns" and that "my bones still scream with the pain," even though her implants were removed.
