Surface analysis of an original Brånemark implant and three related clones

Binon, P.P.; Weir, D.J.; Marshall, S.J.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants 7(2): 168-175

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0882-2786
PMID: 1398833
Document Number: 388716
Selected surface characteristics of screw-type titanium dental implants from four different manufacturers were evaluated. Considerable differences in surface and near-surface contaminants were demonstrated. The fixture treated with radiofrequency glow discharge (plasma) demonstrated the thinnest titanium oxide layer and the cleanest surface.

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