| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1643428 | Materials Letters | 2015 | 4 Pages |
•Dual laser treatment: patterning and nitriding.•Anisotropic pattering for future nature-analogue anisotropic tooth restorations.•Anisotropy in wetting for guiding cell/tissue interaction.•Micro- and nano-structured implant surface.
The surface of the medical grade titanium alloy (Ti–6Al–4V) was modified using a millisecond laser to alter the topography and wetting behavior. We combined anisotropic surface patterning with a nitriding process which is essential for the protection of dental implants against corrosion and wear. While a homogenous nitride layer was achieved, the laser induced a surface topography composed of both micro- and nano-structures. The surface topography leads to anisotropy in wetting which is desired in next generation implant applications such as nature-analogue anisotropic dental restoration.
