Heliyon (Nov 2022)

Titanium and titanium alloys in dentistry: current trends, recent developments, and future prospects

  • Md Enamul Hoque,
  • Nazmir-Nur Showva,
  • Mansura Ahmed,
  • Adib Bin Rashid,
  • Sarder Elius Sadique,
  • Tarek El-Bialy,
  • Huaizhong Xu

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 11
p. e11300

Abstract

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Many implant materials have been used in various dental applications depending on their efficacy and availability. A dental implant must possess the required characteristics, such as biocompatibility, corrosion & wear resistance, adequate mechanical properties, osseointegration, etc., to ensure its safe and optimum use. This review analyzes various aspects of titanium (Ti) and Ti alloys, including properties, manufacturing processes, surface modifications, applications as dental implants, and limitations. In addition, it also presents a perception of recent advances in Ti-based implant materials and the futuristic development of innovative dental implants.

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