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Binobaid A, Guner A, Camilleri J, Jiménez A, Essa K. A 3D printed ultra-short dental implant based on lattice structures and ZIRCONIA/Ca 2SiO 4 combination. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 155:106559. [PMID: 38657285 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables the generation of complex geometries and controlled internal cavities that are so interesting for the biomedical industry due to the benefits they provide in terms of osseointegration and bone growth. These technologies enable the manufacturing of the so-called lattice structures that are cells with different geometries and internal pores joint together for the formation of scaffold-type structures. In this context, the present paper analyses the feasibility of using diamond-type lattice structures and topology optimisation for the re-design of a dental implant. Concretely, a new ultra-short implant design is proposed in this work. For the manufacturing of the implant, digital light processing additive manufacturing technique technology is considered. The implant was made out of Nano-zirconia and Nano-Calcium Silicate as an alternative material to the more common Ti6Al4V. This material combination was selected due to the properties of the calcium-silicate that enhance bone ingrowth. The influence of different material combination ratios and lattice pore sizes were analysed by means of FEM simulation. For those simulations, a bio-material bone-nanozirconia model was considered that represents the final status after the bone is integrated in the implant. Results shows that the mechanical properties of the biocompatible composite employed were suitable for dental implant applications in dentistry. Based on the obtained results it was seen that those designs with 400 μm and 500 μm pore sizes showed best performance and led to the required factor of safety.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed Binobaid
- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; Lecturer, Dental Biomaterials, Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs Riyadh, P.O. Box 24264, Riyadh, 11486, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Universidad de Navarra, TECNUN Escuela de Ingeniería, Manuel de Lardizábal 15, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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Distefano F, Epasto G. Effect of density grading on the mechanical behaviour of advanced functionally graded lattice structures. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 153:106477. [PMID: 38428204 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Lattice structures have found significant applications in the biomedical field due to their interesting combination of mechanical and biological properties. Among these, functionally graded structures sparked interest because of their potential of varying their mechanical properties throughout the volume, allowing the design of biomedical devices able to match the characteristics of a graded structure like human bone. The aim of this works is the study of the effect of the density grading on the mechanical response and the failure mechanisms of a novel functionally graded lattice structure, namely Triply Arranged Octagonal Rings (TAOR). The mechanical behaviour was compared with the same lattice structures having constant density ratio. Electron Beam Melting technology was used to manufacture titanium alloy specimens with global relative densities from 10% to 30%. Functionally graded structures were obtained by increasing the relative density along the specimen, by individually designing the lattice's layers. Scanning electron and a digital microscopy were used to evaluate the dimensional mismatch between actual and designed structures. Compressive tests were carried out to obtain the mechanical properties and to evaluate the collapse modes of the structures in relation to their average relative density and lattice grading. Open-source Digital Image Correlation algorithm was applied to evaluate the deformation behaviour of the structures and to calculate their elastic moduli. The results showed that uniform density structures provide higher mechanical properties than functionally graded ones. The Digital Image Correlation results showed the possibility of effectively designing the different layers of functionally graded structures selecting desired local mechanical properties to mimic the different characteristics of cortical and cancellous bone.
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- Fabio Distefano
- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada di Dio, Vill. Sant'Agata, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada di Dio, Vill. Sant'Agata, 98166, Messina, Italy.
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Abd Aziz AU, Ammarullah MI, Ng BW, Gan HS, Abdul Kadir MR, Ramlee MH. Unilateral external fixator and its biomechanical effects in treating different types of femoral fracture: A finite element study with experimental validated model. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26660. [PMID: 38404809 PMCID: PMC10884926 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Previous works had successfully demonstrated the clinical effectiveness of unilateral external fixator in treating various types of fracture, ranging from the simple type, such as oblique and transverse fractures, to complex fractures. However, literature that investigated its biomechanical analyses to further justify its efficacy is limited. Therefore, this paper aimed to analyse the stability of unilateral external fixator for treating different types of fracture, including the simple oblique, AO32C3 comminuted, and 20 mm gap transverse fracture. These fractures were reconstructed at the distal diaphysis of the femoral bone and computationally analysed through the finite element method under the stance phase condition. Findings showed a decrease in the fixation stiffness in large gap fracture (645.2 Nmm-1 for oblique and comminuted, while 23.4 Nmm-1 for the gap fracture), which resulted in higher displacement, IFM and stress distribution at the pin bone interface. These unfavourable conditions could consequently increase the risk of delayed union, pin loosening and infection, as well as implant failure. Nevertheless, the stress observed on the fracture surfaces was relatively low and in controlled amount, indicating that bone unity is still allowable in all models. Briefly, the unilateral fixation may provide desirable results in smaller fracture gap, but its usage in larger gap fracture might be alarming. These findings could serve as a guide and insight for surgeons and researchers, especially on the biomechanical stability of fixation in different fracture types and how will it affect bone unity.
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- Aishah Umairah Abd Aziz
- Bone Biomechanics Laboratory (BBL), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
- Bioinspired Devices and Tissue Engineering (BIOINSPIRA) Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, 50275, Central Java, Indonesia
- Undip Biomechanics Engineering & Research Centre (UBM-ERC), Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, 50275, Central Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM), Cheras, 56000, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of AI and Advanced Computing, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215400, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Bone Biomechanics Laboratory (BBL), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
- Bioinspired Devices and Tissue Engineering (BIOINSPIRA) Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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Hassanin H, El-Sayed MA, Ahmadein M, Alsaleh NA, Ataya S, Ahmed MMZ, Essa K. Optimising Surface Roughness and Density in Titanium Fabrication via Laser Powder Bed Fusion. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1642. [PMID: 37630178 PMCID: PMC10458440 DOI: 10.3390/mi14081642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The Ti6Al4V alloy has many advantages, such as being lightweight, formal, and resistant to corrosion. This makes it highly desirable for various applications, especially in the aerospace industry. Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a technique that allows for the production of detailed and unique parts with great flexibility in design. However, there are challenges when it comes to achieving high-quality surfaces and porosity formation in the material, which limits the wider use of LPBF. To tackle these challenges, this study uses statistical techniques called Design of Experiments (DoE) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to investigate and optimise the process parameters of LPBF for making Ti6Al4V components with improved density and surface finish. The parameters examined in this study are laser power, laser scan speed, and hatch space. The optimisation study results show that using specific laser settings, like a laser power of 175 W, a laser scan speed of 1914 mm/s, and a hatch space of 53 µm, produces Ti6Al4V parts with a high relative density of 99.54% and low top and side surface roughness of 2.6 µm and 4.3 µm, respectively. This promising outcome demonstrates the practicality of optimising Ti6Al4V and other metal materials for a wide range of applications, thereby overcoming existing limitations and further expanding the potential of LPBF while minimising inherent process issues.
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- Hany Hassanin
- School of Engineering, Technology, and Design, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury CT1 1QU, UK
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- Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria 21599, Egypt;
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- Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Tanta University, Tanta 31512, Egypt;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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Hsieh KH, Hsu HC, Wu SC, Shih YC, Yang HW, Ho WF. Effect of Hydrothermal and Vapor Thermal Treatments on Apatite Inductivity of Titanate Nanotubes on Anodized Ti-5Nb-5Mo Surface. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1296. [PMID: 37110880 PMCID: PMC10140902 DOI: 10.3390/nano13081296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Although titanium (Ti) alloys have been widely employed as biomedical materials, they cannot achieve satisfactory osseointegration when implanted in the human body due to their biologically inert nature. Surface modification can enhance both their bioactivity and corrosion resistance. The present study employed a Ti-5Nb-5Mo alloy with a metastable α″ phase. This alloy may undergo phase changes after conventional high-temperature heat treatment, which can deteriorate its properties. This study heat-treated the anodized Ti-5Nb-5Mo alloy by using a low-temperature hydrothermal or vapor thermal method to analyze the effects of heat treatment on its apatite induction. The results revealed that the porous nanotube structure on the surface of the alloy was transformed into anatase nanoparticles after hydrothermal or vapor thermal treatment at 150 °C for 6 h. After immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7 days, the amount of apatite deposited on the surface of the vapor thermal-treated alloy exceeded that on the hydrothermal-treated alloy. Therefore, post-heat treatment of anodized Ti-5Nb-5Mo by using the vapor thermal method can enhance its apatite inductivity without altering its structure.
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- Kuan-Hsiang Hsieh
- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, Zuoying Branch of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung 81342, Taiwan;
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- Department of Dental Technology and Materials Science, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung 40601, Taiwan; (H.-C.H.); (S.-C.W.)
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- Department of Dental Technology and Materials Science, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung 40601, Taiwan; (H.-C.H.); (S.-C.W.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 81148, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 81148, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 81148, Taiwan
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Kladovasilakis N, Charalampous P, Boumpakis A, Kontodina T, Tsongas K, Tzetzis D, Kostavelis I, Givissis P, Tzovaras D. Development of biodegradable customized tibial scaffold with advanced architected materials utilizing additive manufacturing. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 141:105796. [PMID: 36965217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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In the last decade, the development of customized biodegradable scaffolds and implants has attracted increased scientific interest due to the fact that additive manufacturing technologies allow for the rapid production of implants with high geometric complexity constructed via commercial biodegradable polymers. In this study, innovative designs of tibial scaffold in form of bone-brick configuration were developed to fill the bone gap utilizing advanced architected materials and bio-inspired diffusion canals. The architected materials and canals provide high porosity, as well as a high surface area to volume ratio in the scaffold facilitating that way in the tissue regeneration process and in withstanding the applied external loads. The cellular structures applied in this work were the Schwarz Diamond (SD) and a hybrid SD&FCC hybrid cellular material, which is a completely new architected material that derived from the combination of SD and Face Centered Cubic (FCC) structures. These designs were additively manufactured utilizing two biodegradable materials namely Polylactic acid (PLA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL), using the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technique, in order to avoid the surgery, for the scaffold's removal after the bone regeneration. Furthermore, the additively manufactured scaffolds were examined in terms of compatibility and assembly with the bone's physical model, as well as, in terms of mechanical behavior under realistic static loads. In addition, non-linear finite element models (FEMs) were developed based on the experimental data to accurately simulate the mechanical response of the examined scaffolds. The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results were compared with the experimental response and afterwards the stress concentration regions were observed and identified. Τhe proposed design of scaffold with SD&FCC lattice structure made of PLA material with a relative density of 20% revealed the best overall performance, showing that it is the most suitable candidate for further investigation (in-vivo test, clinical trials, etc.) and commercialization.
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- Nikolaos Kladovasilakis
- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece; Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece.
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- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
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- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
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- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
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- Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece; Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering, International Hellenic University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
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- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece; Department of Supply Chain Management, School of Economics and Business Administration, International Hellenic University, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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- 1st Orthopaedic Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Exohi, Thessaloniki, 57010, Greece
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- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
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Titanium Lattice Structures Produced via Additive Manufacturing for a Bone Scaffold: A Review. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14030125. [PMID: 36976049 PMCID: PMC10059040 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14030125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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The progress in additive manufacturing has remarkably increased the application of lattice materials in the biomedical field for the fabrication of scaffolds used as bone substitutes. Ti6Al4V alloy is widely adopted for bone implant application as it combines both biological and mechanical properties. Recent breakthroughs in biomaterials and tissue engineering have allowed the regeneration of massive bone defects, which require external intervention to be bridged. However, the repair of such critical bone defects remains a challenge. The present review collected the most significant findings in the literature of the last ten years on Ti6Al4V porous scaffolds to provide a comprehensive summary of the mechanical and morphological requirements for the osteointegration process. Particular attention was given on the effects of pore size, surface roughness and the elastic modulus on bone scaffold performances. The application of the Gibson–Ashby model allowed for a comparison of the mechanical performance of the lattice materials with that of human bone. This allows for an evaluation of the suitability of different lattice materials for biomedical applications.
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Additively manufactured controlled porous orthopedic joint replacement designs to reduce bone stress shielding: a systematic review. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:42. [PMID: 36647070 PMCID: PMC9841707 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03492-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total joint replacements are an established treatment for patients suffering from reduced mobility and pain due to severe joint damage. Aseptic loosening due to stress shielding is currently one of the main reasons for revision surgery. As this phenomenon is related to a mismatch in mechanical properties between implant and bone, stiffness reduction of implants has been of major interest in new implant designs. Facilitated by modern additive manufacturing technologies, the introduction of porosity into implant materials has been shown to enable significant stiffness reduction; however, whether these devices mitigate stress-shielding associated complications or device failure remains poorly understood. METHODS In this systematic review, a broad literature search was conducted in six databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Medline, Embase, Compendex, and Inspec) aiming to identify current design approaches to target stress shielding through controlled porous structures. The search keywords included 'lattice,' 'implant,' 'additive manufacturing,' and 'stress shielding.' RESULTS After the screening of 2530 articles, a total of 46 studies were included in this review. Studies focusing on hip, knee, and shoulder replacements were found. Three porous design strategies were identified, specifically uniform, graded, and optimized designs. The latter included personalized design approaches targeting stress shielding based on patient-specific data. All studies reported a reduction of stress shielding achieved by the presented design. CONCLUSION Not all studies used quantitative measures to describe the improvements, and the main stress shielding measures chosen varied between studies. However, due to the nature of the optimization approaches, optimized designs were found to be the most promising. Besides the stiffness reduction, other factors such as mechanical strength can be considered in the design on a patient-specific level. While it was found that controlled porous designs are overall promising to reduce stress shielding, further research and clinical evidence are needed to determine the most superior design approach for total joint replacement implants.
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TiO 2/HA and Titanate/HA Double-Layer Coatings on Ti6Al4V Surface and Their Influence on In Vitro Cell Growth and Osteogenic Potential. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040271. [PMID: 36547531 PMCID: PMC9787412 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Hydroxyapatite (HA) layers are appropriate biomaterials for use in the modification of the surface of implants produced inter alia from a Ti6Al4V alloy. The issue that must be solved is to provide implants with appropriate biointegration properties, enabling the permanent link between them and bone tissues, which is not so easy with the HA layer. Our proposition is the use of the intermediate layer ((IL) = TiO2, and titanate layers) to successfully link the HA coating to a metal substrate (Ti6Al4V). The morphology, structure, and chemical composition of Ti6Al4V/IL/HA systems were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS). We evaluated the apatite-forming ability on the surface of the layer in simulated body fluid. We investigated the effects of the obtained systems on the viability and growth of human MG-63 osteoblast-like cells, mouse L929 fibroblasts, and adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) in vitro, as well as on their osteogenic properties. Based on the obtained results, we can conclude that both investigated systems reflect the physiological environment of bone tissue and create a biocompatible surface supporting cell growth. However, the nanoporous TiO2 intermediate layer with osteogenesis-supportive activity seems most promising for the practical application of Ti6Al4V/TiO2/HA as a system of bone tissue regeneration.
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