Effect of the ultraviolet light treatment and storage methods on the biological activity of a titanium implant surface

Titanium is mainly used as a material for prosthetic dental implants. It is used for the restoration of missing teeth, as an orthodontic miniscrew or miniplate to provide absolute anchorage for tooth movement in the dental area. Titanium dioxide exhibits favorable biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, and can achieve osseointegration by directly interacting with bones without forming fibrous tissues around the implant [1]. To improve the quality of osseointegration and primary stability for immediate or early loading toward reducing patient discomfort, much effort has been devoted to modifying the surface physicochemical properties of the implants mimicking the innate characteristics of bones.
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research