Influence of the structural, physical and chemical characteristics of titanium surface oxide layers on its tribocorrosion behaviour in contact with an artificial saliva solution

Titanium has been widely used for dental implant applications because their attractive properties such as low Young modulus, good fatigue strength, excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. However it cannot meet all clinical requirements. 1-2 When inserted in the oral environment, dental...

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Main Author: Ribeiro, Ana (author)
Other Authors: Maribondo, Rubens (author), Martinelli, A. E. (author), Celis, J. P. (author), Gomes, J. R. (author), Rocha, L. A. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2005
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/5816
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/5816