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Original research

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): January/December - 2025

Electrochemical Analysis of the Influence of Brushing on the Corrosion Resistance of CP Ti Alloy

DOI
https://doi.org/10.52600/2965-0968.bjcmr.2025.3.1.bjcmr6
Submitted
June 13, 2024
Published
2024-07-15

Abstract

The use of metal alloys in dentistry continues to be applied in a large number of clinical situations involving conventional prostheses or those on implants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of brushing and corrosion on the surface of CP Ti. Specimens with a diameter of 15 mm and a thickness of 2.5 mm were prepared using the lost-wax casting method. They were then divided into 2 groups (n=6) and subjected to different tests, as described in the materials and methods section. The results obtained showed no statistically significant change in the surface roughness of the specimens between the tested groups. However, images obtained through 3D Digital Interferometry and Scanning Electron Microscopy suggested the formation of surfaces with fewer irregularities in group 2, which was subjected to mechanical brushing before the electrochemical tests. The oxide resistance (Roxide) values observed after EIS at -250 mV were statistically different from each other (p≤0.05), with group 1, subjected only to the electrochemical test, showing lower oxide resistance compared to group 2, which was brushed mechanically before the electrochemical test. It was concluded that brushing positively influences the corrosion resistance of CP Ti.

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