Does rinsing following particle deposition methods have a negative effect on adhesion to titanium?

Purpose: This study evaluated whether air blasting or rinsing particle remnants with water would impair adhesion of resin composite to metal.

Materials And Methods: Commercially pure titanium plates (1 mm x 25 mm x 50 mm) were wet polished down to 1200-grit silicone carbide abrasive and ultrasonically cleaned. They were then embedded in auto-polymerizing acrylic with the bonding surfaces exposed.