An experimental analysis of laser machining for dental implants
Versione del 8 gen 2020 alle 19:26 di PaoloMattioni (discussione | contributi)
- Authors and full affiliations: Michela Dalle Mura, Gino Dini, Michele Lanzetta, Andrea Rossi
- Keywords: Laser Machining; Subtractive process; Dental implants; Ceramics; Polymers
- Purpose: the aim of this work is to experimentally analyse the potential of the laser subtractive process as a new method for the creation of dental implants.
- Design/methodology/approach: application of a subtractive process generating a high concentration of energy density, the heat focuses on an extremely small superficial portion. The material molecules, thanks to a vibrational motion, overheat till the cutting temperature.
- Findings: the use of the laser technique allows for better and more precise results
- Limitations: the groove shape obtained with the laser is less circular than that obtained with other methods
- Practical implications: fast and precise process
- Originality/value: this method offers a competitive advantage over conventional materials by means of the increasing efficiency of the applications for groove fabrication on biomaterials.
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