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Laboratory technique for coloring titanium abutments to improve esthetics
Chandur P K Wadhwani1, Richard O'Brien2, Mathew T Kattadiyil3
1Adjunct Assistant Professor, Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Calif.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|January 3, 2016
Summary
A new laboratory technique uses household items to change the color of titanium abutments through anodization, improving dental implant esthetics. This method addresses the common issue of titanium
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Implantology
- Materials Engineering
Background:
- Titanium alloys are standard for dental implant abutments.
- A key limitation of titanium abutments is their gray metallic color, which can compromise the esthetics of dental restorations.
- This discoloration may be visible through translucent restorative materials or surrounding gingival tissues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a simple laboratory technique for modifying the color of titanium abutments.
- To improve the esthetic outcome of dental prostheses supported by titanium abutments.
Main Methods:
- A laboratory-based anodization technique is described.
- The method utilizes commonly available household items.
- The process alters the surface color of the titanium abutment.
Main Results:
- The described technique effectively changes the color of titanium abutments.
- The anodization process offers a method to overcome the esthetic limitations of titanium.
Conclusions:
- A practical and accessible laboratory method for titanium abutment color modification is available.
- This technique can enhance the esthetics of dental implant restorations by addressing the inherent color of titanium.
