Main description:

This book provides a comprehensive technical and scientific overview of the surface modification of titanium dental implants. Coverage ranges from basic concepts of surface modification to advanced micro- and nano-engineering strategies employed to achieve augmented bioactivity to meet the needs of compromised patient conditions.A special focus of the book is advanced state-of-the-art electrochemically anodized nanostructures fabricated on implants towards enhanced bioactivity and local therapy.
Surface Modification of Titanium Dental Implants will keep you current in the domain of titanium dental implants and will provide an improved understanding of their performance and application. The book will benefit engineers, clinicians, and researchers in biomaterials, biomedical engineering, dental and bone implants, nano-engineering, and technology.

Contents:

Titanium as Dental Implant Material: Introduction.- Implants in Compromised Conditions: Need for Bioactivity and Therapy.- Surface Modification: Macro- and Micro-Scales.- Nano-Scale Surface Modification: Fabrication.- Nano-Scale Surface Modification: Local Therapy.- Nano-Scale Surface Modification: Enhanced Bioactivity.- Mechanical Stability of Titanium Dental Implants.- Corrosion and Electrochemical Stability.- Cytotoxicity Evaluations.- Research Gaps and Future Directions.