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Treatment techniques on biocompatible titanium to modify the surface wetting properties.

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The physical properties of biocompatible titanium surfaces were modified using different techniques of surface treatment. Particularly the measurements of roughness and wetting ability were controlled using six different techniques: polishing,… Click to show full abstract

The physical properties of biocompatible titanium surfaces were modified using different techniques of surface treatment. Particularly the measurements of roughness and wetting ability were controlled using six different techniques: polishing, sandblasting, acid attack, laser ablation, ion implantation and nanoparticle deposition. The titanium surface wetting can be modified drastically depending on the used treatment to enhance the hydrophilic or the hydrophobic behaviour of the metallic biocompatible surface. The study demonstrates that a linear relation between roughness and contact angle occurs. Possible applications to permanent or removable prosthesis titanium based are presented and discussed.

Keywords: treatment; treatment techniques; titanium; biocompatible titanium; surface wetting

Journal Title: Bio-medical materials and engineering
Year Published: 2017

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