Corrosion behavior of titanium in response to sulfides produced by Porphyromonas gingivalis

Dental implants have become a common option to restore the function of lost teeth as modifications and technological advances in its development have contributed significantly to its survival rates [1]. The clinical success of dental implants is dependent on biomechanical factors that determine the integrity of the bone/implant [2 –4]. Since the discovery of osseointegration by Brånemark, titanum and titanium alloys have been used as implant materials, for they possess exceptional mechanical properties such as high strength to weight ratio, superior fatigue strength, tensile strength, and fracture resistance [5–7].

Source: Dental Materials - October 20, 2017 Category: Materials Science Authors: Rino Harada, Eitoyo Kokubu, Hideaki Kinoshita, Masao Yoshinari, Kazuyuki Ishihara, Eiji Kawada, Shinji Takemoto Source Type: research