The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the qualitative (linear alveolar ridge changes) and quantitative (healing complications) outcomes after guided bone regeneration (GBR) using a custom-made 3D printed titanium mesh versus titanium reinforced dense PTFE membrane for vertical and horizontal augmentation of deficient alveolar ridges.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e123766 | DOI Listing |
Biomed Mater
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 199 Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, China., Harbin, 150001, CHINA.
Due to the limited self-regeneration capacity of bone, medical interventions is often required for large segmental bone defects. In this study, the application of porous titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) scaffold in bone defect repair was investigated. Owing to its excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility, Ti6Al4V is a preferred choice for orthopedic implants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpine J
December 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. Electronic address:
Background Context: Cage subsidence is a complication of interbody fusion associated with poor clinical outcomes. 3D-printed titanium interbody cages allow for the alteration of features such as stiffness and porosity. However, the influence of these features on subsidence and their biological effects on fusion have not been rigorously evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF3D Print Med
December 2024
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medical Additive Manufacturing Research Group (Swiss MAM), University of Basel, Allschwil, Switzerland.
The most common surgical procedure to manage the malunion of the bones is corrective osteotomy. The current gold standard for securing the bone segments after osteotomy is the use of titanium plates and allografts which have disadvantages such as possible allergic reaction, additional operations such as extraction of the graft from other sites and removal operation. The utilization of resorbable materials presents an opportunity to mitigate these drawbacks but has not yet been thoroughly researched in the literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To investigate the impact of manual toothbrush usage duration and associated wear on cleaning performance in a tooth model with fixed orthodontic appliances.
Materials And Methods: Black resin teeth with attached brackets were coated with a white layer of titanium dioxide and subjected to brushing using a brushing machine. Two distinct brushing motions, horizontal and circular, were tested.
Int J Mol Sci
December 2024
State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
Monitoring potassium ion (K) concentration is essential in veterinary medicine, particularly for preventing hypokalemia in dairy cows, which can severely impact their health and productivity. While traditional laboratory methods like atomic absorption spectrometry are accurate, they are also time-consuming and require complex sample preparation. Ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) provide an alternative that is faster and more suitable for field measurements, but their performance is often compromised under variable temperature conditions, leading to inaccuracies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!