The design of new, biomimetic biomaterials is of great strategic interest and is converging for many applications, including in implantology. This study explores a novel approach to improving dental implants. Although endosseous TA6V alloy dental implants are widely used in oral implantology, this material presents significant challenges, notably the prevalence of peri-implantitis.
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September 2023
Modern dental implantology is based on a set of more or less related first-order parameters, such as the implant surface and the intrinsic composition of the material. For decades, implant manufacturers have focused on the research and development of the ideal material combined with an optimal surface finish to ensure the success and durability of their product. However, brands do not always communicate transparently about the nature of the products they market.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of new, viable, and functional engineered tissue is a complex and challenging task. Skeletal muscle constructs have specific requirements as cells are sensitive to the stiffness, geometry of the materials, and biological micro-environment. The aim of this study was thus to design and characterize a multi-scale scaffold and to evaluate it regarding the differentiation process of C2C12 skeletal myoblasts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHere, we describe an original and efficient geometry design approach, based on voxels resulting in a validated model for printability in additive manufacturing. The proposed approach is also designed to be accessible to non-specialists as it does not require specialist skills in computer-assisted-design (CAD). It focuses on biomedical applications, particularly the geometry design of a configurable digital biomechanical model with selected anatomical features based on medical imaging compatible with customization, as might be needed for prosthetic elements.
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