title: Surface analysis methods of biomaterials used in oral surgery: literature review.
abstract: Titanium is the most frequently used biomaterial in oral surgery because of its positive physical and chemical properties. Clinical studies proved that the properties of titanium can be improved by surface modification techniques. To study the surface of biomaterials, the positive effects of the coatings, the response of the organism (corrosion resistance, physical and chemical stability, the thickness of various coatings, biocompatibility), one must choose and use the adequate analytical method for one's goal. In this article, the authors present the most frequently used analytical methods for the study of the surface morphology and composition of biomaterials. Also, they outline the advantages and disadvantages of specific analytical methods and the field where they are used.
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis University of Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, H-1085 Budapest, Mária u. 52. Hungary.
authors.forename: Csongor
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Suba
authors.forename: Norbert
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Velich
authors.forename: Csaba
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Turi
authors.forename: György
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Szabó
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003343:Corrosion; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D014025:Titanium