Nonalloyed titanium as a bioinert metal--a review

Titanium is used for many dental applications and instruments, such as orthodontic wires, endodontic files, dental implants, and cast restorations. The popularity of titanium is primarily due to its good mechanical properties, its high corrosion resistance, and its excellent biocompatibility. A thor...

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Published inQuintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Vol. 36; no. 7-8; p. 523
Main Authors Tschernitschek, Harald, Borchers, Lothar, Geurtsen, Werner
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.07.2005
Subjects
Allergens - adverse effects
Biocompatible Materials - adverse effects
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Chemical Phenomena
Chemistry, Physical
Dental Materials - adverse effects
Dental Materials - chemistry
Humans
Titanium - adverse effects
Titanium - chemistry
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Summary:Titanium is used for many dental applications and instruments, such as orthodontic wires, endodontic files, dental implants, and cast restorations. The popularity of titanium is primarily due to its good mechanical properties, its high corrosion resistance, and its excellent biocompatibility. A thorough review of the medical and dental literature reveals, however, that titanium can also cause chemical-biological interactions. Tissue discoloration and allergic reactions in patients who have come in contact with titanium have been reported. The biostability of titanium is becoming increasingly questioned. At the same time, new technologies and materials, such as high-performance ceramics, are emerging which could replace titanium in dentistry in the not-too-distant future.
ISSN:0033-6572