Corrosion of titanium dental implants has been associated with implant failure and is considered one of the triggering factors for peri-implantitis. Corrosion of dental implants is concerning, because a large amount of metal ions and debris are generated in this process, of which accumulation may lead to adverse tissue reactions in the oral environment.
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Titanium is a commonly used inert bio-implant material within the medical and dental fields. Current titanium is thought to be safe but in some cases, there are reports of problems caused by titanium.