Examination of Laser Microwelded Joints of Additively Manufactured Individual Implants

Kónya, János and Kulcsár, Kulcsár (2019) Examination of Laser Microwelded Joints of Additively Manufactured Individual Implants. ACTA MATERIALIA TRANSYLVANICA (EN), 2 (1). pp. 32-42. ISSN 2601-8799

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Abstract

Digital product processing and the utilization of novel, tissue-friendly materials allow the use of fixed dentures for patients. Its basis is a titanium plate fixed to the cortical bone surface at given screw positions. A digital dental cast is created from the existing bone surface, and modelling and necessary statistical analyses are carried out in a virtual environment. Safety of the welded joint is evaluated with mechanical methods. When designing the fixing points, an idealized denture is used that was previously designed for the patient. The number and position of pillar elements used for screw fixation of the denture are determined by the complex geometry of the denture itself, and the location, direction, and articulating position of existing teeth. The additively manufactured implant and the machined pillar sleeves are joined with laser-welding at given nesting positions. Homogeneity of the metallic material structure at the welded joint zone of the product is examined with micro-CT. Due to this implementation method, surgical time decreases together with complication rates and post-operative problems.

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