Anodizing Type II (DOTIZE®)

The DOTIZE^® anodizing process replaces the thin natural oxide film present at the implant surface by a thick oxide layer. Micropores and cracks in the base material are reduced by the anodization. The DOTIZE^® procedure conforms to the standard AMS (Aerospace Material Specification) 2488.

• Traumatological implants (bone screws, bone nails etc), which should be removed after a defined time and therefore should not be integrated into bone tissue
  

• Easier removal of the implants
  after fracture healing
• Increased resistance to wear compared
  with untreated titanium alloys
• Increase of up to 15 % in the fatigue strength
  compared with untreated base material
• No significant changes in implant dimensions
  

• Coating thickness: 1–2 µm
• Roughness Rz: ≤ 3 µm
• Hardness: Increase of ~25 %
• Hardened titanium surface