Novel Techniques of Titanium Surface Patterning

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Surface microscopic patterns can enhance osteointegration of titanium implants in orthopedic and dental applications. It is a challenge to produce regular topographic patterns on titanium. We have developed two techniques, jet-electrochemical micromachining (Jet-EMM) and the confined etchant technique (CELT) to produce topographic patterns on titanium. The results demonstrate that Jet-EMM has the ability to produce micro-hole arrays on either flat or curved surfaces and CELT can fabricate complex micro patterns with limited depth on a flat surface.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 288-289)

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619-624

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June 2005

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© 2005 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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