ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
Influence of Surface Contaminants and Hydrocarbon Pellicle on the Results of Wettability Measurements of Titanium.
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- The next frontier in osseointegration: energy and speed as critical determinants and their enhancement by UV photofunctionalization.International journal of implant dentistry · 2025Article
- The 3D theory of osseointegration: material, topography, and time as interdependent determinants of bone-implant integration.International journal of implant dentistry · 2025Review
- Comparison of Hydrophilic Properties of Titanium and Zirconia Dental Implants' Surfaces.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles functionalized titanium implants mediate redox balance and immunomodulation for enhanced osseointegration.Materials today. Bio · 2025Article
- Beyond microroughness: novel approaches to navigate osteoblast activity on implant surfaces.International journal of implant dentistry · 2024Review
- Wetting Behavior Driven by Surface Morphology Changes Induced by Picosecond Laser Texturing.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Study on Surface Roughness, Morphology, and Wettability of Laser-Modified Powder Metallurgy-Processed Ti-Graphite Composite Intended for Dental Application.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity-or wettability-is a key surface characterization metric for titanium used in dental and orthopedic implants. However, the effects of hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity on biological capability remain uncertain, and the relationships between surface wettability and other surface parameters, such as topography and chemistry, are poorly understood. The objective of this study was to identify determinants of surface wettability of titanium and establish the reliability and validity of the assessment. Wettability was evaluated as the contact angle of ddH
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