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Influence of a Fluoridated Medium with Different pHs on Commercially Pure Titanium‐Based Implants
Author(s) -
Sartori Rafael,
Correa Cassia Bellotto,
Marcantonio Jr Elcio,
Vaz Luis Geraldo
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2008.00391.x
Subject(s) - fluoride , titanium , scanning electron microscope , corrosion , materials science , dental implant , implant , dentistry , nuclear chemistry , metallurgy , chemistry , composite material , inorganic chemistry , medicine , surgery
Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the influence of a fluoride medium with different pHs on the corrosion resistance of three commercially pure titanium‐based dental implant commercial brands, under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDS. Materials and Methods: Forty‐two dental implants, from three commercial brands, were used. Five years of regular use of mouth rinsing, with NaF 1500 ppm content and two different pHs, were simulated by immersing the specimens into that medium for 184 hours. Results: SEM and EDS analyses demonstrated no evidence of corrosion on the specimens' surfaces after being submitted to fluoride ions or incorporation of fluoride ions to the set surface. Conclusion: It was possible to conclude that both the fluoride concentration and the pH of the solutions did not exert any influence upon implant corrosion resistance.