Publications by authors named "Marcelo Augusto Pinto Cardoso Goularte"
Int J Implant Dent
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- Researchers are exploring alternatives to titanium dental implants, focusing on biocompatible materials, including tantalum with an oxidized surface.
- The study involved treating tantalum samples with plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) for varying durations and analyzing the effects using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).
- Results showed that longer PEO exposure times led to significant surface changes and increased salt deposition, suggesting PEO could effectively enhance tantalum's properties for dental implants.
