Scanning Electron Microscopy Studies of Ceramic Layers and Interfacial Regions for Calcium Phosphate-Coated Titanium Dental Implants

Authors

W. A. Brantley, The Ohio State University
E. Tufecki, The Ohio State University
J. C. Mitchell, The Ohio State University
D. W. Foreman, The Ohio State University
E. A. McGlumphy, The Ohio State University

Abstract

The surface and cross-section characteristics of the plasma-sprayed calcium phosphate coatings, along with the microstructures and elemental compositions near the titanium alloy interface, were investigated by scanning electron microscopy for two different dental implants of proprietary compositions: Integra!® (Calcitek) and BioVent ® (Dentsply). Elemental concentrations (Ca, P, Ti, AI, and V) near the interfaces were obtained by X-ray energy-dispersive spectroscopy. Coating surfaces exhibited a splat deposition topography of greatly differing microstructural scale for the two implants, along with other features characteristic of the plasma-spraying process; cross-sections of the coatings revealed minimal porosity. Some interdiffusion of principally titanium and calcium was found within a narrow region near the ceramic- metal interface, perhaps contributing to chemical bonding.

Recommended Citation

Brantley, W. A.; Tufecki, E.; Mitchell, J. C.; Foreman, D. W.; and McGlumphy, E. A. (1995) "Scanning Electron Microscopy Studies of Ceramic Layers and Interfacial Regions for Calcium Phosphate-Coated Titanium Dental Implants," Cells and Materials: Vol. 5: No. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cellsandmaterials/vol5/iss1/7