Papers by Keyword: Titanium Screw

Abstract: The present paper reports a novel solution to develop a calcium phosphates (CaPs) coating with an anodic nanotubular TiO₂ layer on titanium screw by electrochemical disposition (ECD). The elemental composition of coatings was examined by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the surface mopholoy was characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the functional groups and crystalline phase were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Furthermore, the bioactivity was tested by immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7 days. The results showed that a nanotubular TiO₂ layer was established which has about 100 mm diameter and the calcium phosphate coatings have higher bioactivity and porosity compared with uncoated titanium screws, which make the coating more conductive to cell adhesion. Using alkaline treatment, the calcium phosphate coating could transform into hydroxyapatite (HAp), making the coating closer to the biological complement. This provides a valuable tool for biomedical applications.

Abstract: To evaluate the mechanical deformation phenomena of dental abutment screw after tightening and loosening, five species of abutments were selected (3i-three, Avana- two) respectively by two pieces. The abutment screws were repeatedly tightened and removed 20 times with a digital controller. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) was used to observe changes of each part caused by repeatedly tightening and loosening experiment. As the number of tightening and loosening was increased, the wear or distortion of hexed or squared slot that contacted with the driver tip was more severely progressed. Wear or distortion of hexed slot was more severe than that of squared slot and it was more remarkable in the titanium screw than in the gold screw. All the tested screws showed that the width in the crest of their screw thread decreased gradually as the test was proceeded.