PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY EVALUATION OF 3D-PRINTED POROUS TITANIUM ALLOY SCAFFOLDS

Authors

  • Wenhao Tao Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Gang Tian Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Xu Han Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Jianyong Gao Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Xiaogang Xu Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China

Keywords:

3D Printing; Titanium Alloy; Surface Characterization; Biocompatibility

Abstract

The mandible plays crucial functions and has significant importance; hence, the restoration of mandibular defects has been a focal point in clinical practice. The application of autologous bone and scaffolds made from titanium and its alloys prepared by traditional methods is restrictive. In this study, a customized porous mesh Ti-6Al-4V scaffold was manufactured using 3D printing technology. The surface properties and mechanical performance were characterized, and an evaluation of the scaffold's biocompatibility was conducted, offering a new approach for mandibular defect repair.

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Published

2025-02-06

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 96 (2024): Vol. 24, No. 96 junio/June 2024

Section

Manuscript