Abrasion resistance of titanium nitride coatings formed on titanium by ion-beam-assisted deposition.
To improve the physical properties of the pure titanium surface, thin titanium nitride (TiN) films were deposited by means of ion-beam-assisted deposition. Film structure was confirmed as TiN by X-ray diffraction analysis. Surface hardness and abrasion resistance were significantly improved on TiN-coated specimens. Five combinations of oral hygiene instruments and materials were applied to the specimens as simulations of the oral environment. Treatment with the metal scaler and ultrasonic scaler severely changed the surface features and significantly increased the surface roughness parameters on pure titanium controls, whereas only small scratches and dull undulations were seen on the TiN-coated specimens. Profilometric tracings and scanning electron micrographs demonstrated the improved abrasion resistance of the TiN-coated specimens.
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Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Developmental and Reconstructive Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1, Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8588, Japan. sawase@net.nagasaki-u.ac.jp
Yoshida
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Taira
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Kamada
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Atsuta
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Baba
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D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / Q000379:methods; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium; D014072:Tooth Abrasion
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D003722:Dental Alloys; C041500:titanium nitride; D014025:Titanium