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  • 1Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Via F. Sciucchi 63, Chieti, Italy.

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Fractal dimension (Df) analysis revealed significant differences in surface topography organization across machined, titanium plasma-sprayed, and acid-etched/sandblasted disks. This roughness measurement may help predict osseointegration potential.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surface Engineering
  • Dental Implantology

Background:

  • Surface topography significantly influences the biological response of implantable devices.
  • Quantifying surface roughness is crucial for predicting osseointegration.
  • Existing roughness parameters may not fully capture the complexity of surface morphology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the fractal dimension (Df) as a quantitative measure for differentiating three distinct disk surface topographies.
  • To correlate fractal dimension with established roughness parameters (Sa, Sdr).

Main Methods:

  • Three surface topographies (machined, titanium plasma-spray, acid-etched/sandblasted) were prepared on disk samples.
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to image the surfaces at various magnifications.
  • The box-counting method was applied to SEM images for fractal dimension (Df) calculation.

Main Results:

  • Surface roughness parameters varied significantly: Sa (0.6-5.3 μm) and Sdr (14-97%).
  • Fractal dimension (Df) values differed across the three surface types and magnifications.
  • Statistically significant differences in Df were observed between the groups, particularly at higher magnifications (20,000× and 50,000×).

Conclusions:

  • Fractal dimension (Df) offers a comprehensive measure of surface roughness, encompassing both size and spatial organization.
  • Df analysis demonstrated its potential to distinguish between different surface topographies.
  • This method shows promise for assessing the osseointegration capability of implant surfaces.