- Surface layer of varying surface composition (e.g., TiO2, TiO4) immediately formed upon exposure of pure metallic titanium and titanium alloy to air. This corrosion-resistant layer protects the dental implant against chemical attack in biological fluids.
- Metal oxide blasted on implant surfaces to increase the surface area.
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