Titanium powder on surface conditioning of osseointegrable surgical implants topographies aspects

Author(s)

Rodrigues, Daniel ; Tosetti, Joao Pedro ; Neto, Flavio Beneduce ; Salgado, Lucio ; Filho, Francisco Ambrosio ; Salgado, L ; Filho, FA

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Materials Science Forum; v. 530-531, p. 2-pg., 2006-01-01.

Abstract

Osseointegrable surgical implants are usually made on titanium or titanium alloys. The osseo integration process is improved by surface conditioning of these implants, increasing surface area with no loosing of bio-compatibility, i.e., without contamination by non bio-compatible materials. The surface conditioning of these implants might be accomplished in different ways: blasting, chemical etching, deposition, etc. Two alternatives considering titanium powders are discussed in this work: blasting and plasma spraying deposition. Results are presented in terms of topography of osseointegrable surgical implants through scanning electron microscopy techniques. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 02/12876-3 - Use of titanium powders obtained by the HDH route
• Grantee: Rejane Aparecida Nogueira
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE