Microstructural and topographical characterization of different surface treatments of a surgical titanium alloy for dental implants.
IMPLANT DENT 2012;
21:207-12. [PMID:
22584420 DOI:
10.1097/id.0b013e3182566e19]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To perform a topographical characterization of a titanium alloy subjected to different surface treatments using roughness evaluation, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
For each group, 6 discs of a titanium alloy had their surfaces modified by 4 treatments. All surfaces were blasted with Al2O3, cleaned, and the specimens were divided into 4 groups: G1, immersion in a standardized acid solution (SAS) (control group); G2, immersion in acetone, followed by immersion in SAS; G3, immersion in acetone, followed by immersion in SAS, followed by immersion in nitric acid; G4, immersion in acetone, followed by immersion in SAS, followed by immersion in sulfuric acid. Roughness parameters were determined with a roughness tester, and data were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey tests (α = 5%).
RESULTS
Regarding the roughness parameters, no significant differences were found. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy showed irregular surfaces with the presence of particles uniformly deposited on the surfaces.
CONCLUSION
A similar roughness pattern was created for all the groups. The images and topographic profiles indicated that all the groups showed high levels of roughness.
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