EFFECT OF ULTRA-VIOLET PHOTOFUNCTIONALIZATION ON DENTAL IMPLANTS – A REVIEW
Dr. Aiswarya Ullattil*, Dr. George Francis, Dr. Mathew M. Alani, Dr. Arun K. Joy and Dr. Tintu and Dr. Gopika
ABSTRACT
Replacement of missing teeth using dental implant is a common clinical procedure for the restoration of edentulism. Numerous methods have been used to promote osseointegration for successful implant therapy. Photofunctionalization is defined as the phenomenon of titanium surface modification after intense UV treatment, including the change in the physicochemical properties and the improvement in biological features. The titanium surface is modified by UV radiation which gives a positive surface energy and hydrophilicity to the titanium dental implant surface thus promoting osseointegration.
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