Effect of titania content and biomimetic coating on the mechanical properties of the Y-TZP/TiO2 composite

Dental treatments involving implant-supported prostheses not only result in the complete oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients, but also cause an improvement of their psychosocial characteristics [1]. The success of an implant can be affected by several factors, such as diameter, length, surgical technique, patient health and habits [2]. The most commonly used biomaterial to replace the dental root is titanium (commercially pure titanium or titanium alloy, Ti –6Al–4V), which has excellent biocompatibility and high mechanical properties [3].

Source: Dental Materials - November 25, 2017 Category: Materials Science Authors: Ranulfo Benedito de Paula Miranda, Walter Gomes Miranda, Dolores Ribeiro Ricci Lazar, Valter Ussui, Juliana Marchi, Paulo Francisco Cesar Source Type: research