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Comparative investigation of the surface properties of commercial titanium dental implants. Part I: chemical composition

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The surfaces of five commercially available titanium implants (Brånemark Nobel Biocare, 3i ICE, 3i OSSEOTITE, ITI-TPS, and ITI-SLA) were compared by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy. All five implant types were screw-shaped and fabricated from commercially pure (cp) titanium, but their surface properties differed both as regards surface morphology and surface chemical composition. The macro- and microstructure of the implant surfaces were investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The surfaces chemical composition was determined using the surface-sensitive analytical techniques of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion spectrometry. Surface topographies were found to reflect the type of mechanical/chemical fabrication procedures applied by the manufacturers. The titanium oxide (passive) layer thickness was similar (5–6 nm) and typical for oxide films grown at or near room temperature. A variety of elements and chemical compounds not related to the metal composition were found on some implant types. They ranged from inorganic material such as sodium chloride to specific organic compounds believed to be due to contamination during fabrication or storage. The experimental findings are believed to make a contribution to a better understanding of the interplay between industrial fabrication procedure and physico-chemical implant surface properties.

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  1. PASTIS-CNRSM S.C.p.A, Biomaterials Unit, 7 Appia km 7+300, Brindisi, 72100, Italy

    C. Massaro, P. Rotolo, F. De Riccardis & E. Milella

  2. Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH-Zürich, CH-8092, Zürich, Switzerland

    A. Napoli, M. Wieland, M. Textor & N. D. Spencer

  3. Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    D. M. Brunette

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Massaro, C., Rotolo, P., De Riccardis, F. et al. Comparative investigation of the surface properties of commercial titanium dental implants. Part I: chemical composition. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 13, 535–548 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015170625506

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