Analysis of stress/strain distribution in dental mini-implants manufactured by additive manufacturing and machining.

The study aimed to analyze the stress/strain distribution of new designs of mini-implants manufactured by machining and additive manufacturing. Four designs were evaluated (Ø2.0 mm × 10 mm): Intra-lock, helical, threaded machined (MN threaded) and threaded by additive manufacturing (AM threaded).

In situ evaluation of microbial profile formed on Ti-6Al-4V additive manufacturing disks: 16S rRNA sequencing.

Statement Of Problem: Dental implants obtained by additive manufacturing may present changes in the microbiome formed. However, studies profiling the microbial communities formed on Ti-6Al-4V are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in situ study was to characterize the profile of the microbial communities formed on Ti-6Al-4V disks produced by additive manufacturing and machining.

Effects of photobiomodulation on auriculotherapy points for sleep disorders, anxiety, and temporomandibular dysfunctions.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluatephotobiomodulation applied at auriculotherapy points forsleep disorder (SD) and anxiety related to temporomandibulardysfunction (TMD).

Methods: The study consisted of two groups of 20 participants: Auriculotherapy group (A) and Control Group(C). The participants responded to the RDC/TMD, Fletcher & Luckett questionnaires, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory to analyze TMD, SD, and anxiety before and after the treatment.

Analysis of the mechanical and physicochemical properties of Ti-6Al-4 V discs obtained by selective laser melting and subtractive manufacturing method.

The surface properties of titanium and its alloys are commonly modified by different techniques, including additive manufacturing (AM), to improve the osseointegration of dental implants. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the wettability, topography, chemistry, and structure of titanium-aluminum-vanadium (Ti-6Al-4 V) discs fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) and subtractive manufacturing (conventional machining). Three different groups were evaluated: selective laser melting (SLM); conventional machining with H PO  + NaOH surface treatment (CM + ST); and conventional machining without surface treatment (CM), including analysis of wettability and roughness, morphological and chemical analyses by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and structural characterization analysis by computed tomography (micro-CT), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Fabrication of dental implants by the additive manufacturing method: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Placement of dental implants depends, among other factors, on anatomic conditions such as sufficient bone height and thickness. Thus, individualized dental implants seem to offer benefits for patients with alveolar bone resorption. Additive manufacturing has allowed for the fabrication of custom implants with microscale resolution and, although the efficiency of the process is unclear, is a potential process for manufacturing dental implants.