Blasting processes in implant technology creates perfectly finished surfaces

Optimised topography for a stable grip and reliable bone and soft tissue anchoring

Implant surfaces are of tremendous importance for the implant's stability. Clinical experience confirms that the majority of implant failures are observed in the initial, early phase following implantation. By using blasting processes in implant technology, the roughness and topography of the surface are influenced so that the primary stability of the implant is improved. This is especially important following implantation and during the integration phase. In addition to additive methods, where the surfaces of the implants are treated with titanium plasma spray, for example, blasting processes are most importantly used in implant technology in order to roughen the surface in a controlled manner.

Blasting processes in implant technology support the incorporation of implants. Call us on +49 (0) 7741 808 93 0 or simply send an e-mail to info(at)sigg-strahltechnik(dot)de – We'd be happy to advise you on the options for using our blasting systems in the production of high-quality implants.

SLA surface is now the gold standard in implantology

Blasting processes in implant technology are primarily used to create the SLA surface, which has now become the gold standard for implants. SLA is the abbreviation for Sandblasting with Large grit followed by Acid etching. The surface of the implant is initially coarsely blasted with sand and then exposed to an acid bath for a few minutes. The micro-roughness of the surface that this produces creates the ideal topography for the bone cells that are to bind with the implant. Leading implant manufacturers are using blasting processes in their implant technology and combining sand blasting for macro-roughness of the surface with a subsequent acid bath to create micro-roughness. For the SLA surface, this process is carried out under inert gas cover and the implant is then stored in liquid, producing a chemically active and hydrophilic surface for favourable healing conditions.

We would be happy to advise you on blasting processes in implant technology and explain our blasting systems to you, as well as their automation options. You can call us on +49 (0) 7741 808 93 0 or send us an e-mail at info(at)sigg-strahltechnik(dot)de.