Effect of fluoride on the corrosion behavior of Ti and Ti6Al4V dental implants coupled with different superstructures

J Oral Implantol. 2011 Jun;37(3):309-17. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-09-00084. Epub 2010 Jun 14.

Abstract

The effect of fluoride ion concentration on the corrosion behavior of Ti and Ti6Al4V implant alloys, when coupled with either metal/ceramic or all-ceramic superstructure, was examined by different electrochemical methods in artificial saliva solutions. It was concluded that increased fluoride concentration leads to a decrease in the corrosion resistance of all tested couples. The type of the superstructure also showed a significant effect on the corrosion resistance of the couple.

MeSH terms

  • Alloys
  • Corrosion
  • Dental Alloys / chemistry*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Fluorides / chemistry*
  • Metal Ceramic Alloys
  • Saliva, Artificial
  • Sodium Fluoride
  • Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Dental Alloys
  • Dental Implants
  • Metal Ceramic Alloys
  • Saliva, Artificial
  • Dental Porcelain
  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Sodium Fluoride
  • Titanium
  • Fluorides