Da Additive Manufactoring.
- 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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- Full references: DALLE MURA, Michela, et al. An experimental analysis of laser machining for dental implants. Procedia CIRP, 2018, 67: 356-361.
- Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212827117311708
