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Titanium Alloy Implants with Lattice Structures for Mandibular Reconstruction.

Authors :
Hijazi, Khaled M.
Dixon, S. Jeffrey
Armstrong, Jerrold E.
Rizkalla, Amin S.
Source :
Materials (1996-1944); Jan2024, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p140, 35p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

In recent years, the field of mandibular reconstruction has made great strides in terms of hardware innovations and their clinical applications. There has been considerable interest in using computer-aided design, finite element modelling, and additive manufacturing techniques to build patient-specific surgical implants. Moreover, lattice implants can mimic mandibular bone's mechanical and structural properties. This article reviews current approaches for mandibular reconstruction, their applications, and their drawbacks. Then, we discuss the potential of mandibular devices with lattice structures, their development and applications, and the challenges for their use in clinical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19961944
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Materials (1996-1944)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174719286
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17010140