A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the roughened surface though...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20070110890?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20070110890 - Deposition of discrete nanoparticles on an implant surface