Abstract
This chapter focuses on the corrosion behavior of the titanium (Ti) materials when they are exposed to various atmospheres. The Ti materials possess an excellent corrosion resistance and form stable and protective oxides, making Ti materials the best material choice for medical and dental applications. The environments to which the Ti materials can be exposed are diverse and vary widely in terms of chemical, mechanical, physical, and any combinations of these parameters. The Ti application in dentistry has increased because of its numerous biocompatibility benefits and mechanical advantages. In orthodontics, Ti is valuable in the treatment of patients with an allergy to nickel and other specific substances. There are two types of galvanic cells: the micro-cells (local cells) and the macro-cells. For the macro-cells, which take place at the contact point of two dissimilar metals or alloys with different electrode potentials, the galvanic corrosion is the best known of all the corrosion types.
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