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- Title
An overview of the corrosion aspect of dental implants (titanium and its alloys).
- Authors
Chaturvedi, T. P.
- Abstract
Titanium and its alloys are used in dentistry for implants because of its unique combination of chemical, physical, and biological properties. They are used in dentistry in cast and wrought form. The long term presence of corrosion reaction products and ongoing corrosion lead to fractures of the alloy-abutment interface, abutment, or implant body. The combination of stress, corrosion, and bacteria contribute to implant failure. This article highlights a review of the various aspects of corrosion and biocompatibility of dental titanium implants as well as suprastructures. This knowledge will also be helpful in exploring possible research strategies for probing the biological properties of materials.
- Subjects
DENTAL implants; TITANIUM alloys; DENTISTRY; DENTAL abutments; DENTAL implant complications; DENTAL materials
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2009, Vol 20, Issue 1, p91
- ISSN
0970-9290
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0970-9290.49068