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Lei Z, Pei L. Cutting mechanism of straight-tooth milling process of titanium alloy TC21 based on simulation and experiment. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258403. [PMID: 34649269 PMCID: PMC8516497 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Due to the characteristics of high strength, high chemical activity and low heat conduction, titanium alloy materials are generally difficult to machine. As a typical titanium alloy with higher strength and lower heat conductivity, the machinability of titanium alloy TC21 is very poor and its cutting process is companied with larger cutting force and rapid tool wear. Straight-tooth milling tool is often used to cut the groove and side surface in the titanium alloy parts. And the milling method can be used to investigate the cutting mechanism because the cutting force has only two components and the better chip morphology is obtained. To investigate the straight-tooth milling process of TC21 alloy, a series of milling force experiments have been done. In addition, a 3D finite element model (FEM) for the straight-tooth milling process of TC21 alloy is presented to simulate the milling process. In the model, the constitutive material model, the failure model, the friction model and the heat transfer model were adopted. Through the simulation, chip formation, stress distribution, cutting force and milling temperature were obtained. The cutting force reaches its maximum when the spindle speed reaches about 13000 rpm, and then decreases as the speed continues to increase. The results confirmed that the similar “Salomon” phenomenon existed in the cutting process of TC21 alloy.
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- Zhang Lei
- College of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, China
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- College of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, China
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Bock JJ, Bailly J, Fuhrmann RA. Effects of different brazing and welding methods on the fracture load of various orthodontic joining configurations. J Orthod 2014; 36:78-84. [PMID: 19487737 DOI: 10.1179/14653120722986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- Jens J Bock
- Martin Luther University of Halle Wittenberg, Halle, Germany.
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Bertrand C, Poulon-Quintin A. Temporal pulse shaping: a key parameter for the laser welding of dental alloys. Lasers Med Sci 2014; 30:1457-64. [PMID: 24913424 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-014-1606-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study aims to describe the effect of pulse shaping on the prevention of internal defects during laser welding for two dental alloys mainly used in prosthetic dentistry. Single spot, weld beads, and welds with 80 % overlapping were performed on Co-Cr-Mo and Pd-Ag-Sn cast plates with a pulsed neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. A specific welding procedure using adapted parameters to each alloy was completed. All the possibilities for pulse shaping were tested: (1) the square pulse shape as a default setting, (2) a rising edge slope for gradual heating, (3) a falling edge slope to slow the cooling process, and (4) a combination of rising and falling edges. The optimization of the pulse shape is supposed to produce defect-free welds (crack, pores, voids). Cross-section SEM observations and Vickers microhardness measurements were made. Pd-Ag-Sn was highly sensitive to hot cracking, and Co-Cr-Mo was more sensitive to voids and small porosities (sometimes combined with cracks). Using a slow cooling ramp allowed a better control on the solidification process for those two alloys always preventing internal defects. A rapid slope should be preferred for Co-Cr-Mo alloys due to its low-laser beam reflectivity. On the opposite, for Pd-Ag-Sn alloy, a slow rising slope should be preferred because this alloy has a high-laser beam reflectivity.
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- Caroline Bertrand
- Institut de la Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), C.N.R.S., UPR9048, Université Bordeaux, 87 Avenue du Dr. Albert Schweitzer, 33608, Pessac, France,
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Ntasi A, Jabbari YA, Mueller WD, Eliades G, Zinelis S. Metallurgical and electrochemical characterization of contemporary silver-based soldering alloys. Angle Orthod 2014; 84:508-515. [PMID: 24199746 PMCID: PMC8667485 DOI: 10.2319/073013-569.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2013] [Accepted: 09/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the microstructure, hardness, and electrochemical behavior of four contemporary Ag-based soldering alloys used for manufacturing orthodontic appliances. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Ag-based alloys tested were Dentaurum Universal Silver Solder (DEN), Orthodontic Solders (LEO), Ortho Dental Universal Solder (NOB), and Silver Solder (ORT). Five disk-shaped specimens were produced for each alloy, and after metallographic preparation their microstructural features, elemental composition, and hardness were determined by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) microanalysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and Vickers hardness testing. The electrochemical properties were evaluated by anodic potentiodynamic scanning in 0.9% NaCl and Ringer's solutions. Hardness, corrosion current (Icorr), and corrosion potential (Ecorr) were statistically analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and Tukey test (α=.05). RESULTS EDX analysis showed that all materials belong to the Ag-Zn-Cu ternary system. Three different mean atomic contrast phases were identified for LEO and ORT and two for DEN and NOB. According to XRD analysis, all materials consisted of Ag-rich and Cu-rich face-centered cubic phases. Hardness testing classified the materials in descending order as follows: DEN, 155±3; NOB, 149±3; ORT, 141±4; and LEO, 136±8. Significant differences were found for Icorr of NOB in Ringer's solution and Ecorr of DEN in 0.9% NaCl solution. CONCLUSION Ag-based soldering alloys demonstrate great diversity in their elemental composition, phase size and distribution, hardness, and electrochemical properties. These differences may anticipate variations in their clinical performance.
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- Argyro Ntasi
- PhD Graduate Student, Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Director, Dental Biomaterials Research and Development Chair, Associate Professor, Prosthetic Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Director, Dental and Biomaterials Research Group Dental School, “Charite” Medical University of Berlin, Germany
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- Professor and Director, Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece, and Consultant, Dental Biomaterials Research and Development Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Kim H, Prasad S, Dunford R, Monaco EA. Strength properties of preceramic brazed joints of a gold-palladium alloy with a microwave-assisted oven and gas/oxygen torch technique. J Prosthet Dent 2014; 112:606-12. [PMID: 24656408 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The effect of microwave brazing on the strength properties of dental casting alloys is not yet known. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the strength properties of preceramic brazed joints obtained by using a microwave oven and a conventional torch flame for a high noble alloy (Au-Pd). MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 18 tensile bars made of an Au-Pd ceramic alloy were fabricated. Six specimens were cut and joined with a high-fusing preceramic solder in a specially designed microwave oven, and 6 specimens were joined with a conventional natural gas/oxygen torch. The remaining 6 uncut specimens were tested as a control. All the specimens were subjected to testing with a universal testing machine. A 1-way ANOVA was performed for each strength property tested. RESULTS The tensile strength of the uncut group was the highest (745 ±19 MPa), followed by the microwave group (420 ±68 MPa) and the conventional torch group (348 ±103 MPa) (P<.001); however, no significant difference in tensile strength was found between the microwave group and gas torch group. The tensile strength of the microwave group exceeded ANSI/ADA Standard No. 88, Dental Brazing Alloys (a joint standard of the American National Standards Institute and the American Dental Association). CONCLUSIONS The microwave heating preceramic solder method demonstrated the excellent tensile strength of an Au-Pd alloy and may be an alternative way of joining alloys when a torch flame is contraindicated.
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- Hyeongil Kim
- Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY.
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- Assistant Professor, General Dental Sciences, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis
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- Statistician, Department of Oral Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
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- Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
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Acharya V, Brecht LE. Conventional prosthodontic management of partial edentulism with a resilient attachment-retained overdenture in a patient with a cleft lip and palate: a clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 2014; 112:117-21. [PMID: 24529657 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2013.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recent advances in surgery and orthodontics have resulted in improvements in the management of patients with a cleft lip or palate. Early surgical intervention and bone-grafting procedures have frequently been used to ensure closure of the cleft and continuity of the alveolar bone. However, a need for the prosthodontic management of patients with a cleft palate still exists. Most frequently, the indication is to restore the edentulous spaces located anteriorly in the vicinity of the residual cleft defect. In addition to improving the esthetic outcome, prosthodontic management also is required to restore function, especially occlusion and speech. This clinical report illustrates the management of an adult patient with a unilateral cleft of the lip and palate who required prosthodontic rehabilitation after surgery. The patient had previously undergone multiple surgeries and did not want to consider implant therapy as a treatment option. Thus, the patient was managed with fixed and removable prosthodontics with a maxillary overdenture prosthesis retained by microextracoronal resilient attachments, which were laser welded onto crowns on abutment teeth to obtain a functionally and esthetically acceptable result.
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- Varun Acharya
- Fellow, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program In Prosthodontics, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY; Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Sadid-Zadeh R, Junquera JI, Liu PR. Managing dislodged locator from a titanium alloy implant bar in an implant-supported bar overdenture: a clinical report. Gen Dent 2013; 61:e26-e28. [PMID: 23649585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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An implant-supported prosthesis is a successful treatment option for edentulous patients. This article reports on a case that has not been documented in the literature involving complications in a maxillary implant-supported bar overdenture, followed by the management of the complications.
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- Ramtin Sadid-Zadeh
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Dentistry, USA
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Lowe RA, Maragos C, Hemstock P. A team approach to implant reconstruction: "part 2". Dent Today 2013; 32:106-111. [PMID: 23431874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Degidi M, Nardi D, Sighinolfi G, Piattelli A. Immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible using Ankylos SynCone telescopic copings and intraoral welding: a pilot study. INT J PERIODONT REST 2012; 32:e189-e194. [PMID: 23057062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this prospective study was to assess the suitability of immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible using SynCone copings and the intraoral welding technique. Patients with an edentulous mandible were fitted with a removable restoration supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar. Copings were connected to their respective SynCone 5-degree abutments and then welded to a titanium bar using an intraoral welding unit. This framework was used to support the definitive restoration, which was delivered on the day of implant placement. Restoration success and survival, implant success, and biologic or technical complications were assessed immediately after surgery and at 6 and 12 months. Twenty-two patients were consecutively treated with 88 immediately loaded implants. No acrylic resin fractures or radiographically detectable alterations of the welded frameworks were present in the 22 restorations delivered. One implant (1.1%) failed 1 month after surgery; all remaining implants (98.9%) were clinically stable at the 12-month follow-up. Within its limitations, this pilot study demonstrated that it is possible to successfully rehabilitate the edentulous mandible on the day of surgery with a definitive restoration supported by an intraorally welded titanium framework and SynCone 5-degree abutments.
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- Marco Degidi
- Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A, Malevez C. Immediate loading of zygomatic implants using the intraoral welding technique: a 12-month case series. INT J PERIODONT REST 2012; 32:e154-e161. [PMID: 22754908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the concept of intraoral welding as a suitable technique for fabricating a fixed restoration for the edentulous maxilla the day of surgery using standard and zygomatic implants. Ten consecutive patients (four men, six women; mean age, 62.3 ± 11.6 years) were involved in this study, each of whom had an edentulous atrophic maxilla and received two standard and two zygomatic implants. All implants were loaded immediately with a fixed prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium framework. Definitive abutments were connected to the implants, and a titanium bar was welded to them using an intraoral welding unit. This framework was used to support the definitive prosthesis, which was fitted the day of implant placement. Patients were checked for swelling, pain, and framework stability at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. A total of 20 immediately loaded standard and 20 zygomatic implants were used. The cases included in this study achieved a 100% prosthetic success rate at the 12-month follow-up. No fracture or radiographically detectable alteration of the welded frameworks was noticed. It is possible to successfully rehabilitate the edentulous atrophic maxilla with a permanently fixed prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium framework attached to standard and zygomatic implants the day of surgery.
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- Marco Degidi
- Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Yilmaz B, Suarez C, McGlumphy E. Correction of misfit in a maxillary immediate metal-resin implant-fixed complete prosthesis placed with flapless surgery on four implants. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2011; 26:e23-e28. [PMID: 22010097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Immediate placement of a definitive metal-resin implant-fixed complete prosthesis on four implants after flapless computed tomographic (CT)-guided surgery was compromised because of misfit due to a discrepancy in the position of an implant. However, the definitive prosthesis could be delivered on the day of surgery with the help of laser-welding procedures. Immediate loading of four maxillary implants with a definitive prosthesis might be a viable option using the laser-welding technique in case of misfit of the prosthesis.
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- Burak Yilmaz
- Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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Gvetadze RS, Mikhas'kov SV. [Effectiveness of adjustment of bar constructions on implants by hydrogen and laser welding, metal soldering and electroerosive processing]. Stomatologiia (Mosk) 2011; 90:50-51. [PMID: 22433644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Marginal fit of bar constructions on dental implants was revealed. It's investigated success of correction with soldering, laser welding, "cast to" method and spark erosion.
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Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A. Immediate loading of the edentulous maxilla with a definitive restoration supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar and tilted implants. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2010; 25:1175-1182. [PMID: 21197495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the concept of intraoral welding as a suitable technique for the fabrication of a restoration for the edentulous atrophic maxilla on the day of placement of axial and tilted implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty patients received three axial and four tilted implants in the edentulous maxilla. Immediately after implant placement, definitive abutments were connected to the implants and then a titanium bar was welded to them using an intraoral welding unit. This framework was used as a support for the definitive restoration, which was attached on the day of implant placement. Mean marginal bone loss and radiographically detectable alteration of the welded framework were assessed using periapical radiographs immediately after surgery and at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after placement. RESULTS Sixteen men and 14 women with an average age of 58.1 years (SD 13.6) were consecutively treated with 210 immediately loaded implants. No fractures or radiographically detectable alterations of the welded frameworks were evident. A 100% prosthetic success rate was seen at 36 months. Three (1.4%) implants had serious biologic complications, resulting in success rates of 97.8% for axial implants and 99.2% for tilted implants. The accumulated mean marginal bone loss was 0.92 mm (SD 0.75; n = 90) for axial implants and 1.03 mm (SD 0.69; n = 120) for tilted implants. The average pocket probing depths were 1.87 mm (SD 0.98; n = 90) for the axial implants and 1.95 mm (SD 0.81; n = 120) for the tilted implants. CONCLUSIONS It is possible on the day of implant placement surgery to successfully rehabilitate the edentulous atrophic maxilla with a fixed, definitive restoration supported by an intraorally welded titanium framework attached to axial and tilted implants.
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Dental Abutments
- Dental Implantation, Endosseous/instrumentation
- Dental Implantation, Endosseous/methods
- Dental Implants
- Dental Prosthesis Design/instrumentation
- Dental Prosthesis Design/methods
- Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported/instrumentation
- Dental Soldering/methods
- Denture, Complete, Immediate
- Denture, Complete, Upper
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Jaw, Edentulous/rehabilitation
- Jaw, Edentulous/surgery
- Male
- Maxilla
- Middle Aged
- Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic/methods
- Treatment Outcome
- Weight-Bearing
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- Marco Degidi
- Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A. Immediate definitive rehabilitation of the edentulous patient using an intraorally welded titanium framework: a 3-year prospective study. Quintessence Int 2010; 41:651-659. [PMID: 20657854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the concept of intraoral welding as a suitable technique for the placement of a final restoration in the edentulous patient on the same day as surgery. METHOD AND MATERIALS Any patient with a completely edentulous arch who was considered eligible received a fixed restoration supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar. Definitive abutments were connected to the implants and then welded to a titanium bar using an intraoral welding unit. This framework was used to support the definitive acrylic restoration, which was fitted on the same day as implant placement. Restoration and implant success, mean marginal bone loss, pocket probing depth, and bleeding on probing were assessed over a 36-month follow-up period. RESULTS Twenty-six patients with an edentulous maxilla and 34 patients with an edentulous mandible, with a mean age of 57.1 years (SD = 17.9, n = 60), were consecutively treated with 324 immediately loaded implants. No fractures or radiographically detectable alteration of the welded framework was evident. A total of 321 (99.1%) implants osseointegrated and were clinically stable at the 6-month follow-up. At the 36-month follow-up, the accumulated mean marginal bone loss was, respectively, 0.967 mm (SD = 0.361) for the maxillary cases and 1.016 mm (SD = 0.413) for the mandibular cases. CONCLUSIONS It is possible on the same day of surgery to successfully rehabilitate the edentulous patient with a fixed definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium framework.
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Affiliation(s)
- Robert Schneider
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Hospital Dentistry Institute, Division of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Iowa City, IA 52242-1049, USA.
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Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A. Immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with a definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2009; 24:342-347. [PMID: 19492651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the suitability of intraoral welding of implant frameworks to allow placement of the definitive restoration on the same day of surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty patients with an edentulous mandible were planned to be treated with a fixed restoration supported by an intraoral welded titanium bar. Definitive abutments were to be connected to the implants and then welded to a titanium bar using an intraoral welding unit. This framework was to be used as support for the definitive restoration, which was to be placed on the same day as the implants. Mean marginal bone loss and radiographically detectable alterations of the welded framework were to be assessed using periapical radiographs immediately after surgery, and at 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-up examinations. RESULTS Twenty men and 20 women, with a mean age of 47.8 years (+/- 13.9), were consecutively treated with 160 immediately loaded implants. All implants osseointegrated. No fractures or radiographically detectable alterations of the welded frameworks were present. All implants were clinically stable at the 24-month follow-up. Mean marginal bone loss (n = 160 at all time points), assessed using 640 periapical radiographs, was 0.59 +/- 0.12 mm at 6 months, 0.21 +/- 0.051 mm at 12 months, and 0.11 +/- 0.036 mm at 24 months. The accumulated mean marginal bone loss was 0.91 +/- 0.21 mm. CONCLUSIONS It is possible to successfully rehabilitate the edentulous mandible on the same day as implant placement surgery with a fixed definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium framework.
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Yamashita Y, Yamaguchi Y, Tsuji M, Shigematsu M, Goto M. Mandibular reconstruction using autologous iliac bone and titanium mesh reinforced by laser welding for implant placement. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2008; 23:1143-1146. [PMID: 19216287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Segmental mandibulectomy is a treatment option for benign and malignant neoplasms of the mandible. Although reconstructing the mandible of a patient with a missing segment is difficult, it is essential to improve the postoperative course of the patient. Mandibular reconstruction using titanium mesh is a useful technique for dental implant placement because the morphology of the mandible can be easily reproduced. However, fitting titanium mesh to the remaining mandible is not an easy task during surgery. The present report introduces a method in which a 3-dimensional skull model fabricated by means of stereolithography is prepared, based on computerized tomography (CT) scans, to construct a titanium mesh cage matching the shape of the mandible, preoperatively. Furthermore, the load-bearing area of the titanium mesh cage is reinforced by laser welding another layer of titanium mesh to reduce the incidence of metal fatigue during jaw movement.
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- Yoshio Yamashita
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saga Medical School, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan.
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Tiossi R, Rodrigues RCS, de Mattos MDGC, Ribeiro RF. Comparative analysis of the fit of 3-unit implant-supported frameworks cast in nickel-chromium and cobalt-chromium alloys and commercially pure titanium after casting, laser welding, and simulated porcelain firings. INT J PROSTHODONT 2008; 21:121-123. [PMID: 18546764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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This study compared the vertical misfit of 3-unit implant-supported nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloy and commercially pure titanium (cpTi) frameworks after casting as 1 piece, after sectioning and laser welding, and after simulated porcelain firings. The results on the tightened side showed no statistically significant differences. On the opposite side, statistically significant differences were found for Co-Cr alloy (118.64 microm [SD: 91.48] to 39.90 microm [SD: 27.13]) and cpTi (118.56 microm [51.35] to 27.87 microm [12.71]) when comparing 1-piece to laser-welded frameworks. With both sides tightened, only Co-Cr alloy showed statistically significant differences after laser welding. Ni-Cr alloy showed the lowest misfit values, though the differences were not statistically significantly different. Simulated porcelain firings revealed no significant differences.
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- Rodrigo Tiossi
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Sevilla P, Martorell F, Libenson C, Planell JA, Gil FJ. Laser welding of NiTi orthodontic archwires for selective force application. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2008; 19:525-9. [PMID: 17619991 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-007-0164-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2006] [Accepted: 02/08/2007] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Conventional superelastic orthodontic wires are arch-shaped, have the same mechanical properties all along their length and are used to correct the position of teeth. The disadvantage of these archwires is that there are different types of teeth in the mouth and different forces are therefore needed to rectify their position. The aim of this work was to laser weld several types of NiTi orthodontic wires that had different chemical compositions and superelastic properties, in order to adjust their properties to different parts of the mouth. Microstructural changes, transformation stresses and temperatures, variations in corrosion behaviour and ion release were studied in the welded wires.
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- P Sevilla
- CREB, Dept. Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica, ETSEIB, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Av. Diagonal 647, Barcelona, Spain
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Silva TB, De Arruda Nobilo MA, Pessanha Henriques GE, Mesquita MF, Guimaraes MB. Influence of laser-welding and electroerosion on passive fit of implant-supported prosthesis. Stomatologija 2008; 10:96-100. [PMID: 19001843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This study investigated the influence of laser welding and electroerosion procedure on the passive fit of interim fixed implant-supported titanium frameworks. Twenty frameworks were made from a master model, with five parallel placed implants in the inter foramen region, and cast in commercially pure titanium. The frameworks were divided into 4 groups: 10 samples were tested before (G1) and after (G2) electroerosion application; and another 10 were sectioned into five pieces and laser welded before (G3) and after (G4) electroerosion application. The passive fit between the UCLA abutment of the framework and the implant was evaluated using an optical microscope Olympus STM (Olympus Optical Co., Tokyo, Japan) with 0.0005mm of accuracy. Statistical analyses showed significant differences between G1 and G2, G1 and G3, G1 and G4, G2 and G4. However, no statistical difference was observed when comparing G2 and G3. These results indicate that frameworks may show a more precise adaptation if they are sectioned and laser welded. In the same way, electroerosion improves the precision in the framework adaptation.
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- Tatiana Bernardon Silva
- Section of Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil.
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Lin MC, Lin SC, Wang YT, Hu SW, Lee TH, Chen LK, Huang HH. Fracture resistance of Nd:YAG laser-welded cast titanium joints with various clinical thicknesses and welding pulse energies. Dent Mater J 2007; 26:367-72. [PMID: 17694746 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.26.367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture resistance of Nd:YAG laser-welded cast titanium (Ti) joints with various clinical thicknesses and welding pulse energies. A four-point bending test was used to assess the effects of various specimen thicknesses (1-3 mm) and welding pulse energies (11-24 J) on the fracture resistance of Nd:YAG laser-welded Ti dental joints. Fracture resistance was evaluated in terms of the ratio of the number of fractured specimens to the number of tested specimens. As for the fracture frequencies, they were compared using the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test. Morphology of the fractured Ti joints was observed using a scanning electron microscope. Results showed that decreasing the specimen thickness and/or increasing the welding pulse energy, i.e., increasing the welded area percentage, resulted in an increase in the fracture resistance of the Ti joint. Where fracture occurred, the fracture site would be at the center of the weld metal.
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- Mau-Chin Lin
- Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung 406, Taiwan
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Gautam P, Valiathan A. A simple technique for welding wire hooks. J Clin Orthod 2007; 41:161. [PMID: 17473416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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- Pawan Gautam
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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Huang HH, Lin MC, Lin CC, Lin SC, Hsu CC, Chen FL, Lee SY, Hung CC. Effects of welding pulse energy and fluoride ion on the cracking susceptibility and fatigue behavior of Nd:YAG laser-welded cast titanium joints. Dent Mater J 2007; 25:632-40. [PMID: 17076339 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.25.632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In this study, the cracking susceptibility and fatigue behavior of Nd:YAG laser-welded cast Ti joints (welding pulse energy: 11, 15, and 18 J) in fluoride-containing (0 and 0.5% NaF) artificial saliva were evaluated using constant elongation rate test (CERT) and fatigue test (FT), respectively. Both CERT and FT were also carried out in open air as controls. Results showed that increasing the welding energy increased the elongation and fatigue life, but decreased the tensile strength, of cast Ti joints in open-air environment. With a welding energy of 11 J, the fluoride ions in the artificial saliva increased the cracking susceptibility and decreased the fatigue life of Ti joints. When the welding energy exceeded 15 J, the presence of fluoride ions still increased the cracking susceptibility, but did not reduce the fatigue life of Ti joints. Rupture of Ti joints--if it occurred--occurred only at the welded metal (versus the non-welded part).
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- Her-Hsiung Huang
- Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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This study investigated the effect of surface preparation on the Nd:YAG laser penetration into cast titanium and gold alloy. Cast blocks of each metal were given four different surface preparations: (i) coloured with black marker; (ii) air-abraded with 50 microm Al2O3; (iii) ground with SiC points and (iv) polished with 1 microm Al2O3 (mirror-polished). Two blocks with each of the surface preparations were abutted and laser-welded at their interface using the voltages of 210-260 V in increments of 10 V. After the welded blocks were mechanically separated, the laser penetration was measured using computer graphics. Regardless of the surface preparation, an increase in voltage increased the laser penetration for both metals. The laser penetration into titanium prepared with black marker and air-abrasion was significantly deeper than into the titanium ground with SiC points and mirror-polished. Although there were no statistical differences in penetration among the surface preparations for the gold alloy, the penetration in the mirror-polished specimens was shallower than any of the other preparation methods at higher voltages of 240-260 V. The results obtained in this study suggested that broken metal frameworks with finished surfaces should be painted with black marker or air-abraded before laser welding.
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- I Watanabe
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A & M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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Watanabe I, Baba N. Effect of welding parameters on penetration of Nd:YAG laser into cast Ti and Au- and Ag-based alloys. Quintessence Int 2007; 38:e14-9. [PMID: 17508070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of laser welding parameters (current [A], spot diameter [mm], and pulse duration [ms]) on the weld penetration depth by Nd:YAG laser into cast titanium and Ag-based and Au-based alloys. METHOD AND MATERIALS Two cast blocks of each metal were laser welded with various parameters at their interface. The blocks were then separated, and the penetration depth into each metal was measured on the separated surface using a computer program. The data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS Increasing the current and decreasing the spot diameter increased the penetration depth into each alloy. No statistical differences in penetration depth were found for each metal among the pulse durations. CONCLUSION The results suggested that, regardless of the pulse duration, the current and the spot diameter in relation to the power density (W/cm2) of the laser affected the weld penetration depth into each metal. Cast titanium produced more penetration depth compared to gold alloys because of its low thermal conductivity value and high rate of laser beam absorption.
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- Ikuya Watanabe
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA.
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Degidi M, Gehrke P, Spanel A, Piattelli A. Syncrystallization: A Technique for Temporization of Immediately Loaded Implants with Metal-Reinforced Acrylic Resin Restorations. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2006; 8:123-34. [PMID: 16919020 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8208.2006.00011.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rigid temporization has been recognized to have a significant impact on the peri-implant tissue response in immediate implant loading since it reduces the mechanical stress exerted on each implant. PURPOSE A successful protocol for immediate loading of multiple implants depends on an adequate fixation and immobility of the implants to prevent the risk of micromovements in relation to the surrounding bone. The objective of this article was to evaluate a prosthetic concept for an accelerated rigid splinting of multiple implants for same-day immediate loading with metal-reinforced provisional restorations using a technique of welding temporary implant abutments with a prefabricated titanium bar directly in the oral cavity (syncrystallization). MATERIALS AND METHODS Between June 2004 and January 2005, immediate loading of threaded implants with a metal- reinforced acrylic resin provisional restoration at stage 1 surgery was evaluated in 40 consecutive patients. A total of 192 implants were placed in selected edentulous or partially edentulous patients using the syncrystallization technique. Once the titanium bar was welded intraorally to the abutments, opaque was applied and the provisional restoration was relined and screw-retained the same day. In addition, a comparison of deformations and stress distributions in implant-supported, metal-reinforced and nonmetal-reinforced resin provisional restorations was analyzed in the edentulous mandible by a three-dimensional finite element model (FEM). RESULTS All of the 192 rigidly temporized immediately loaded implants osseointegrated. An implant success rate of 100% was achieved over a period of 6 months postplacement. No fracture or luting cement failure of the provisional restoration occurred during the observation time. Compared to mere acrylic superstructures, a significant reduction of deformation and strain within metal-reinforced provisional restorations was detected by FEM analysis. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that the syncrystallization technique allows an expedite and adequate rigid splinting of multiple immediately loaded implants. The advantages of the technique are: (1) reduction of treatment time for immediate temporization at stage 1 surgery; (2) predictable fixation and immobility of implants in the early stages of bone healing; and (3) less time for repairing provisional restorations as a result of no or rare fracture.
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MESH Headings
- Acrylic Resins/chemistry
- Computer Simulation
- Crystallization
- Dental Abutments
- Dental Alloys/chemistry
- Dental Implantation, Endosseous/methods
- Dental Implants
- Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
- Dental Restoration, Temporary
- Dental Soldering/methods
- Denture Design
- Finite Element Analysis
- Humans
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- Jaw, Edentulous/rehabilitation
- Jaw, Edentulous/surgery
- Jaw, Edentulous, Partially/rehabilitation
- Jaw, Edentulous, Partially/surgery
- Mandible/physiopathology
- Osseointegration/physiology
- Splints
- Stress, Mechanical
- Titanium
- Treatment Outcome
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Huang QF, Zhang JZ, Jiang WD, Li Q, Yu JX. [The effects of different welding wires on the mechanical properties of laser welding joints]. Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 2006; 15:427-30. [PMID: 16955174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the mechanical properties and microstructure of laser-welded joints with different welding wires for clinical use of welding wire. METHODS The standard tensile test and three-point bending test rods were made from Co-Cr and Ni-Cr alloy, and were laser-welded with different welding wire (commercially welding wire and casting wire). Then the tensile rods were tested for the ultimate tensile strength (UTS), and the bending rods for the ultimate bending strength (UBS). The results was analyzed by one-way ANOVA. The tensile fracture surface were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Metallurgical analysis were also performed on polished longitudinal sectioned samples. RESULTS For Co-Cr alloy, the UTS of casting wire group and commercially welding wire group was respectively (606.40+/-82.53)MPa and (693.61+/-47.68)MPa; the UBS was respectively (997.95+/-88.89)MPa and (1160.76+/-91.59)MPa. ANOVA showed a significant difference of UTS and UBS between the two groups at the 0.05 level (P<0.05). For Ni-Cr alloy, the UTS of casting wire group and commercially welding wire group was respectively (558.14+/-46.75)MPa and (582.32+/-35.43)MPa; the UBS was respectively (1084.75+/-46.02)MPa and (1078.29+/-36.25)MPa. There was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). SEM and metallurgical examination showed the welded zone exhibiting more cracks in the casting wire group than in the commercially welding wire group. CONCLUSION It would be advisable to work with commercially welding wire for the joints that need better strength.
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- Qing-feng Huang
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Early failure of laser-welded titanium implant frameworks in clinical practice has prompted an investigation of the strength and durability of welded cantilevered titanium sections. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect that the use of filler wire in laser welding of titanium cantilever frameworks had on the flexural strength and fatigue resistance of the welded joints. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty titanium implant-supported frameworks with 12-mm cantilevers were fabricated in 4 groups (n=15), using 3 different laser welding protocols with 0, 1, and 2 weld passes with filler wire, and 1 conventional tungsten inert gas welding method. The volume of filler wire used (mean volumes 0, 1.7, 3.4, and 8.3 mm(3)) was determined by measurement of the length of wire before and after welding each joint. Ten frameworks from each group were tested for ultimate flexural strength by loading the cantilevers 10 mm from the abutment. The remaining 5 frameworks from each group were similarly tested under a simulated masticatory load of 200 N until failure, or to 1 million cycles. A 2-way analysis of variance was used to examine the flexural strengths, and log-rank statistics were applied to cyclic test data (alpha=.05). RESULTS There were significant differences between the 4 groups for ultimate flexural strength (P<.001) and resistance to cyclic loading (P=.002). The volume of filler wire added was a significant predictor of ultimate flexural strength (P=.03), and was a borderline determinant of the number of cycles to failure at 200 N (P=.05). Each laser weld pass with filler wire roughly doubled the ultimate flexural strength and fatigue resistance of the joint relative to the previous weld. Tungsten inert gas welding with efficient argon shielding deposited the most filler wire and produced the strongest and most fatigue-resistant joints. CONCLUSION The ultimate flexural strength and fatigue resistance of cantilevered joints in laser-welded titanium prostheses are improved by the use of filler wire. Tungsten inert gas welding with efficient argon shielding can be used in situations when a high-strength joint is required.
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- Christopher N Hart
- School of Dental Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, 711 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
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PURPOSE This study investigated the effect of argon gas shielding on the strengths of laser-welded cast Ti and Ti-6Al-7Nb and compared the results to those of two dental casting alloys. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cast plates of Ti, Ti-6Al-7Nb, gold, and Co-Cr alloy were prepared. After polishing the surfaces to be welded, two plates were abutted and welded using Nd:YAG laser at a pulse duration of 10 ms, spot diameter of 1 mm, and voltage of 200 V. Five specimens were prepared for each metal by bilaterally welding them with three or five spots either with or without argon shielding. The failure load and percent elongation were measured at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min. RESULTS The factor of argon shielding significantly affected the failure load and elongation of the laser-welded specimens. The failure loads of argon-shielded laser-welded CP Ti and Ti-6Al-7Nb were greater compared with the failure loads of specimens welded without argon shielding for both three- and five-spot welding. Regardless of argon shielding, the failure loads of the laser-welded gold alloy were approximately half that of the control specimens. In contrast, the failure loads of the nonshielded laser-welded Co-Cr alloy were greater. The percent elongations positively correlated with the failure loads. CONCLUSIONS The use of argon shielding is necessary for effective laser-welding of CP Ti and Ti-6Al-7Nb but not for gold and Co-Cr alloy.
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- Ikuya Watanabe
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, 75246, USA.
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Laser-welded technology has become a viable alternative to the conventional lost wax-casting technique in the field of implant dentistry. Studies have demonstrated the predictable nature of laser-welded titanium frameworks for endosseous implants in the partial and totally edentulous patient. A standardized impression and fabrication procedure is required for an accurate and predictable superstructure. More long-term studies are needed for more widespread acceptance and usage by dental practitioners.
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Use of a segmental indexing/soldering approach for assembly of complete arch implant frameworks has been advocated by some clinicians to achieve a passively fitting framework. To the authors' knowledge, a mathematical assessment using a 3-dimensional (3-D) distortion analysis has not been performed comparing segmental framework assembly to reassembly of 1-piece complete arch frameworks that required sectioning, indexing, and soldering. PURPOSE The present study compared the use of 2 indexing materials, autopolymerizing acrylic resin and light-polymerized composite resin, for use in solder registration of complete-arch implant frameworks using 3 framework/indexing material combinations: gold/light-polymerized composite resin, silver palladium/autopolymerizing acrylic resin, and silver palladium/light-polymerized composite resin. MATERIAL AND METHODS Five frameworks for each alloy/index combination were fabricated, for a total of 15 frameworks. Each framework was fitted to 5 implant abutments. Measurements were made of the initial gold cylinder/abutment positions for each of the 5 sites for the 15 frameworks. The 3-D spatial orientation of each gold cylinder/abutment was calculated prior to the gold cylinders being incorporated into the framework casting and served as the control against which all measurements were compared. After the indexing/soldering procedures, the 3-D spatial orientations of the cylinders were measured, first as 2- and 3-unit solder assembled framework segments and, finally, for complete-arch frameworks. These measurements were recorded in micrometers for linear distortions and degrees for angular distortions using a coordinate measurement machine (CMM). These data were compared and statistically assessed using a 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). A Student-Newman-Keuls test was used to determine significance between cylinders within each indexing combination. A repeated-measures ANOVA and a Student-Newman-Keuls test were used to determine significance between alloy/index group and cylinders for each of the measurement variables with statistical significance at alpha=.05 for all statistical analyses. RESULTS Mean differences and SDs of total linear change for all groups found dR (total linear change) to be 33.56 +/- 27.70 mum for gold/light-polymerized composite resin, 34.87 +/- 27.99 mum for silver palladium/autopolymerizing acrylic resin, and 31.56 +/- 24.37 mum for silver palladium/light-polymerized composite resin. Total angular change, dtheta(R), was calculated to be 0.47 +/- 0.13 degrees for gold/light-polymerized composite resin, 0.46 +/- 0.17 degrees for silver palladium/autopolymerizing acrylic resin, and 0.52 +/- 0.15 degrees for silver palladium/light-polymerizing composite resin. CONCLUSIONS No significant differences were found between alloy/index combinations, except for the measured variable dtheta(y), angular change about the Y axis.
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- Jeffrey E Rubenstein
- Division of Prosthodontics, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle 98195-7452, USA.
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Michalakis KX, Kang K, Hirayama H. Repositioning implant replicas after soldering a fixed complete denture framework. J Prosthet Dent 2006; 95:331-2. [PMID: 16616133 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2006.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Konstantinos X Michalakis
- Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Division of Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass, USA.
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Zhu JF, He HM, Gao B, Wang ZY. [Effects of laser welding on bond of porcelain fused cast pure titanium]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2006; 41:236-9. [PMID: 16784592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of the laser welding on bond of porcelain fused to cast pure titanium. METHODS Twenty cast titanium plates were divided into two groups: laser welded group and control group. The low-fusing porcelain was fused to the laser welded cast pure titanium plates at fusion zone. The bond strength of the porcelain to laser welded cast pure titanium was measured by the three-point bending test. The interface of titanium and porcelain was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy depressive X-ray detector (EDX). The non-welded titanium plates were used as comparison. RESULTS No significant difference of the bond strength was found between laser-welded samples [(46.85 +/- 0.76) MPa] and the controls [(41.71 +/- 0.55) MPa] (P > 0.05). The SEM displayed the interface presented similar irregularities with a predominance. The titanium diffused to low-fusing porcelain, while silicon and aluminum diffused to titanium basement. CONCLUSIONS Laser welding does not affect low-fusing porcelain fused to pure titanium.
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- Juan-fang Zhu
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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Gehrke P. The syncrystallization technique: expediting rigid splinting of immediately loaded implants. Dent Implantol Update 2006; 17:17-23. [PMID: 16524254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of temporary fixation with laser welding for fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Five kinds of experimental FPD with different welding/soldering gaps were fabricated (0, 20, 50 microm for welding; 300 microm for soldering). Then, FPDs were temporary-fixed by laser welding or with a self-curing resin. Fixation accuracy was evaluated by the change in distance and the angular deformation between two retainers. The change in distance and the angular deformation between two retainers of the FPD without welding/soldering gap were significantly larger than the other FPDs (p<0.05). With due consideration to the displacement of teeth or implants especially in the mesiodistal direction, and by taking into account the inevitable errors of the indirect method, it seemed reasonable to provide a welding space of approximately 20 microm.
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- Chiharu Shin
- Fixed Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan.
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Welding of metals and alloys is important to Dentistry for fabrication of dental prostheses. Several methods of soldering metals and alloys are currently used. The purpose of this study was to assess, using the flexural strength testing, the efficacy of two processes Nd:YAG laser and TIG (tungsten inert gas) for welding of pure Ti, Co-Cr and Ni-Cr alloys. Sixty cylindrical specimens were prepared (20 of each material), bisected and welded using different techniques. Four groups were formed (n=15). I: Nd:YAG laser welding; II- Nd:YAG laser welding using a filling material; III- TIG welding and IV (control): no welding (intact specimens). The specimens were tested in flexural strength and the results were analyzed statistically by one-way ANOVA. There was significant differences (p<0.001) among the non-welded materials, the Co-Cr alloy being the most resistant to deflection. Comparing the welding processes, significant differences (p<0.001) where found between TIG and laser welding and also between laser alone and laser plus filling material. In conclusion, TIG welding yielded higher flexural strength means than Nd:YAG laser welding for the tested Ti, Co-Cr and Ni-Cr alloys.
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- Rick Rocha
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Research and Development, University of Vale do Paraíba, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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A technique to create an individually modified implant prosthetic abutment is described. An overcasting is waxed onto a machined titanium abutment, cast in titanium, and joined to it with laser welding. With the proposed technique, a custom-made titanium implant prosthetic abutment is created with adequate volume and contour of metal to support a screw-retained, metal-ceramic implant-supported crown.
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PURPOSE This study investigated the effect of heat treatment on the strengths of laser-welded cast Ag-Au-Cu-Pd and Co-Cr alloys. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cast plates of Ag-Au-Cu-Pd (Ag) and Co-Cr (Co) alloys were prepared. After polishing the surfaces to be welded, the plates were matched and butted Ag to Ag (Ag/Ag), Co to Co (Co/Co), and Ag to Co (Ag/Co) and welded using Nd:YAG laser at a pulse duration of 10 ms, spot diameter of 1 mm, and voltage of 200 V. Five specimens were prepared for each experimental condition by bilaterally welding them with five spots. The Ag/Ag, Ag/Co, and control Ag underwent two heat treatments-softening (ST) and hardening (AH). A group of as-cast specimens serving as controls was not given either heat treatment. The failure load and percent elongation were measured at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min. RESULTS The fracture resistance of Co/Co was similar to that of the control Co, while the fracture resistance of Co/Ag was significantly lower than that of both like alloy pairings for all heat-treating conditions. The control Ag had greater fracture resistance after AH and lower fracture resistance after ST. The AH treatment increased the fracture resistance, and the ST treatment decreased the fracture resistance of both Ag/Ag and Co/Ag, although not significantly. The percentage of elongation appeared to positively correlate with the fracture resistance results. CONCLUSIONS The results obtained in this study indicated that the age-hardening heat treatment increased the weld strength between the paired Au-Ag-Cu-Pd alloys and between the Au-Ag-Cu-Pd and Co-Cr alloys.
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- Ikuya Watanabe
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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Chao Y, Du L, Yang L. Comparative study of the surface characteristics, microstructure, and magnetic retentive forces of laser-welded dowel-keepers and cast dowel-keepers for use with magnetic attachments. J Prosthet Dent 2005; 93:473-7. [PMID: 15867758 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Information regarding the merits and problems associated with connecting a keeper to a dowel and coping using a laser welding technique has not been explored extensively in the dental literature. PURPOSE This in vitro study compared the surface characteristics, microstructure, and magnetic retentive forces for a dowel and coping-keeper mechanism fabricated using a laser welding process and a cast-to casting technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS Five cast-to and 6 laser-welded dowel and coping-keeper specimens were tested. Using 5 freestanding keepers as the control group, the surface characteristics and microstructures of the specimens were examined by means of stereomicroscopy, metallographic microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Energy-dispersive spectroscopic (EDS) microanalysis with SEM provided elemental concentration information for the test specimens. The vertical magnetic retentive forces (N) of the 3 groups were measured using a universal testing machine. The results were statistically compared using 1-way analysis of variance and the Newman-Keuls multiple range test (alpha =.05). RESULTS The laser-welded dowel-keeper generally maintained its original surface smoothness as well as the original microstructure. Elements diffused readily through the fusion zone. The surface of the cast dowel-keeper became rough with the formation of an oxide layer, the microstructure changed, and there was only limited elemental diffusion in the fusion zone. The average vertical magnetic retentive force of the laser-welded group, the cast group, and the control group were 4.2 +/- 0.2 N, 3.8 +/- 0.3 N, and 5.6 +/- 0.3 N, respectively. Statistically significant differences in vertical magnetic retentive force were found between the control group and both the laser-welded and cast groups (P <.01). Compared with the cast dowel-keepers, the average vertical magnetic retentive force of the laser-welded dowel-keepers was significantly higher (P <.05). CONCLUSION The laser welding technique had less influence on the surface characteristics, the microstructure, and the magnetic retentive forces of keepers relative to techniques that incorporate a keeper at the time of cast dowel and coping fabrication.
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- Yonglie Chao
- Department of Prosthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Uysal H, Kurtoglu C, Gurbuz R, Tutuncu N. Structure and mechanical properties of Cresco-Ti laser-welded joints and stress analyses using finite element models of fixed distal extension and fixed partial prosthetic designs. J Prosthet Dent 2005; 93:235-44. [PMID: 15775924 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The Cresco-Ti System uses a laser-welded process that provides an efficient technique to achieve passive fit frameworks. However, mechanical behavior of the laser-welded joint under biomechanical stress factors has not been demonstrated. PURPOSE This study describes the effect of Cresco-Ti laser-welding conditions on the material properties of the welded specimen and analyzes stresses on the weld joint through 3-dimensional finite element models (3-D FEM) of implant-supported fixed dentures with cantilever extensions and fixed partial denture designs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty Grade III (ASTM B348) commercially pure titanium specimens were machine-milled to the dimensions described in the EN10002-1 tensile test standard and divided into test (n = 10) and control (n = 10) groups. The test specimens were sectioned and laser-welded. All specimens were subjected to tensile testing to determine yield strength (YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), and percent elongation (PE). The Knoop micro-indentation test was performed to determine the hardness of all specimens. On welded specimens, the hardness test was performed at the welded surface. Data were analyzed with the Mann-Whitney U test and Student's t test (alpha=.05). Fracture surfaces were examined by scanning electron microscopy to characterize the mode of fracture and identify defects due to welding. Three-dimensional FEMs were created that simulated a fixed denture with cantilever extensions supported by 5 implants (M1) and a fixed partial denture supported by 2 implants (M2), 1 of which was angled 30 degrees mesio-axially. An oblique load of 400 N with 15 degrees lingual-axial inclinations was applied to both models at various locations. RESULTS Test specimens fractured between the weld and the parent material. No porosities were observed on the fractured surfaces. Mean values for YS, UTS, PE, and Knoop hardness were 428 +/- 88 MPa, 574 +/- 113 MPa, 11.2 +/- 0.4%, 270 +/- 17 KHN, respectively, for the control group and 642 +/- 2 MPa, 772 +/- 72 MPa, 4.8 +/- 0.7%, 353 +/- 23 KHN, respectively, for the test group. The differences between the groups were significant for all mechanical properties ( P <.05). For both models, the FEA revealed that maximum principal stresses were concentrated at the framework-weld junction but did not exceed the UTS of the weld joint. CONCLUSION Within the constraints of the finite element models, mechanical failure of the welded joint between the support and the framework may not be expected under biomechanical conditions simulated in this study.
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- Hakan Uysal
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey.
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Shehab AH, Pappas M, Burns DR, Douglas H, Moon PC. Comparative tensile strengths of preceramic and postceramic solder connectors using high-palladium alloy. J Prosthet Dent 2005; 93:148-52. [PMID: 15674225 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM It is not known whether different high-palladium alloys of similar composition possess comparable tensile strength properties associated with connector soldering. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tensile strength properties of 2 high-palladium alloys on soldered connectors under simulated pre-ceramic and post-ceramic soldering conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty cylindrical castings were fabricated (Rx Naturelle Plus alloy and Option alloy). The 40 castings for each alloy were subdivided into 2 groups of 20 each. In the first group, castings for each alloy were randomly paired and soldered with presolder (SMG2) to produce 10 preceramic test connector specimens for each alloy. In the second group, castings were similarly paired and soldered with postsolder (490 fine) to produce 10 postceramic test connector specimens for each alloy. Each soldered connector was subjected to tensile force until failure in a universal testing machine. Statistical analysis using a Wilcoxon rank sums test was performed (alpha=.05) RESULTS No significant difference was found between the mean tensile failure stress for Rx Naturelle Plus preceramic solder (344.7 +/- 77.6 MPa) compared to Option preceramic solder (411.5 +/- 112.8 MPa) (P =.1202). However, the mean tensile failure stress for Rx Naturelle Plus postceramic solder (260.8 +/- 223.7 MPa) was significantly lower than the Option postceramic solder (312.6 +/- 120.8 MPa) (P =.0407). Not only did Rx Naturelle Plus postceramic solder connectors show evidence of lower strength, but also an increased variation among specimens. CONCLUSIONS Rx Naturelle Plus solder connectors provided better strength with the preceramic as opposed with the postceramic connectors. For postsolder connectors, Rx Naturelle Plus alloy had less acceptable strength and a wider variation, suggesting it is more technique sensitive than Option alloy connectors.
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- Abdul-Hadi Shehab
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA 23298-0566, USA
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Huang QF, Zhang JZ, Situ JL, Li Q, Yu JX. [Effect of irradiation power on the mechanical properties of laser-welded titanium joints.]. Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 2004; 13:408-11. [PMID: 15514868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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PURPOSE To make an clinical implication for the use of laser welding pure titanium,this study investigate the effect of irradiation power on the mechanical properties of laser-welded joints. METHODS The pure titanium tensile test and three-point bending test rods were laser-welded with different irradiation power. Then the tensile rods were tested for the ultimate tensile strength (UTS), and the bending rods for the ultimate bending strength (UBS). The tensile fracture surface was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Metallurgical analysis was also performed on polished longitudinal sectioned samples. RESULTS A small portion of the central area in group 1.4 kW was not joined. ANOVA showed no significant difference of OTS and VBS between group 1.6 kW and group 1.8 kW at the 0.05 level. SEM examination and metallurgical analysis showed that there were defects such as pores and cracks in the welding zone; and as the irradiation power increased, there were more pores and cracks. CONCLUSION The increase in laser irradiation power cannot increase melting depth significantly.
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- Qing-feng Huang
- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital,School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
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Huang QF, Zhang JZ, Jiang WD, Li Q, Yu JX. [An experimental study on laser-welded dissimilar alloys in dentistry.]. Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 2004; 13:412-5. [PMID: 15514869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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PURPOSE This study evaluated the mechanical properties and microstructure of the joints of laser-welded dissimilar alloys usually used in clinical nowadays. METHODS The dissimilar alloys for Co-Cr alloy,Ni-Cr alloy and pure titanium were laser-welded. The joints were tested for the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and the ultimate bending strength (UBS). The tensile fracture surfaces were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Metallurgical analysis was also performed on polished longitudinal sectioned samples. RESULTS Laser-welded dissimilar alloys between Co-Cr and Ni-Cr alloy can yield satisfactory mechanical properties, and there was no significant difference of UTS and UBS between Co-Cr welding wire group and Ni-Cr welding wire group (P>0.05). The laser-welded joints for dissimilar metal of pure titanium and Co-Cr,pure titanium and Ni-Cr, showed more brittle characteristics and severe defects (pores and cracks). CONCLUSIONS With Co-Cr or Ni-Cr welding wire, the laser-welded dissimilar alloys of Co-Cr alloy and Ni-Cr alloy can yield satisfactory joints. But pure titanium and Co-Cr alloy, pure titanium and Ni-Cr alloy cannot be directly melted together.
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- Qing-feng Huang
- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People' Hospital, School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
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Maalhagh-Fard A, Wagner WC. Repair of fractured framework: scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. IMPLANT DENT 2004; 13:197-201. [PMID: 15359153 DOI: 10.1097/01.id.0000135915.21010.e3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fractured metal prostheses can be analyzed for possible causes of failure using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In this study, fractography is used to determine the cause of the failure and whether repair is practical. Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) is used to determine composition of the fractured prosthesis so that a repair process can be recommended. The technique is presented for the repair of a titanium framework for an implant-supported overdenture based on the analysis data.
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- Ahmad Maalhagh-Fard
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Detroit, Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Michigan 48219-0900, USA.
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Watanabe I, Liu J, Baba N, Atsuta M, Okabe T. Optimizing mechanical properties of laser-welded gold alloy through heat treatment. Dent Mater 2004; 20:630-4. [PMID: 15236937 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2003.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2003] [Revised: 07/03/2003] [Accepted: 08/12/2003] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this work was to improve the mechanical strength of laser-welded gold alloy with age-hardenability at intraoral temperature. METHODS The gold alloy was cast conventionally in plate patterns (0.5 mm x 3.0 mm x 20 mm). After bench-cooling the mold to room temperature (as-cast state), transverse sections of the plate were made at mid-span. They were butted against one another and welded using Nd:YAG laser (current: 320 A; time: 10 ms; spot diameter: 1 mm). Three laser pulses were applied from both sides to cover the joint width (3.0 mm) of the specimens before or after solution heat treatment at 700 degrees C/5 min. Uncut control specimens (non-welded) were also prepared. After solution treatment, two different heat treatments were given the laser-welded specimens: high-temperature aging at 250 degrees C/15 min, or intraoral aging at 37 degrees C/3 days. Control specimens underwent all of the heat treatments after solution treatment. Tensile testing was conducted at a crosshead speed of 2 mm/min and a gauge length of 10 mm. RESULTS Solution treatment of the gold alloy before laser-welding did not improve the mechanical strength of laser-welded gold alloy after high-temperature aging or intraoral aging. The joint strengths of laser-welded gold alloy were improved only by solution heat treatments after laser-welding and subsequent aging treatment at high or intraoral temperatures. SIGNIFICANCE The results of this study indicated that laser-welded cast gold alloy prostheses aged at high or intraoral temperatures produce high strength when they are solution-treated after laser-welding.
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- Ikuya Watanabe
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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Bertrand C, le Petitcorps Y, Albingre L, Dupuis V. Optimization of operator and physical parameters for laser welding of dental materials. Br Dent J 2004; 196:413-8; discussion 407. [PMID: 15071534 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4811138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2002] [Accepted: 09/23/2002] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Interactions between lasers and materials are very complex phenomena. The success of laser welding procedures in dental metals depends on the operator's control of many parameters. The aims of this study were to evaluate factors relating to the operator's dexterity and the choice of the welding parameters (power, pulse duration and therefore energy), which are recognized determinants of weld quality. DESIGN In vitro laboratory study. MATERIALS AND METHODS FeNiCr dental drawn wires were chosen for these experiments because their properties are well known. Different diameters of wires were laser welded, then tested in tension and compared to the control material as extruded, in order to evaluate the quality of the welding. Scanning electron microscopy of the fractured zone and micrograph observations perpendicular and parallel to the wire axis were also conducted in order to analyse the depth penetration and the quality of the microstructure. Additionally, the micro-hardness (Vickers type) was measured both in the welded and the heat-affected zones and then compared to the non-welded alloy. RESULTS Adequate combination of energy and pulse duration with the power set in the range between 0.8 to 1 kW appears to improve penetration depth of the laser beam and success of the welding procedure. Operator skill is also an important variable. CONCLUSION The variation in laser weld quality in dental FeNiCr wires attributable to operator skill can be minimized by optimization of the physical welding parameters.
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- C Bertrand
- Dental School, Laboratoire 'surface- interface', Université de Nice, Sophia-Antipolis, 24, avenue des diables bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 04, France.
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Du L, Yang L, Xu C. [A study on microstructures and heat reaction zone of laser-melted and cast post-keepers]. Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2003; 21:383-5. [PMID: 14650997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In order to introduce the laser welding technology into root-cap making, this study compared the surface characters and internal structures of laser-melted and cast post-keeper to provide experimental data for clinical application of the technique. METHODS Using untreated keeper as the control group, the surface characters and metallographic structures of the keepers were examined by stereomicroscope, metallographic microscope and SEM, and element analysis were conducted with EPMA. RESULTS The laser-melted post-keeper basically kept the original smooth and the internal structure of the keeper, the heat reaction zone was extremely small and elements diffused mutually around the fusion zone obviously. While in the cast post-keeper, the surface was rough and had an oxide-layer. The internal structure changed and a fusion band formed between the base alloy and the keeper, but element diffusion was limited to the fusion zone. CONCLUSION Compared with casting, laser welding technique demonstrated less influence on the surface and internal structure of the keepers.
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- Li Du
- Department of Prosthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Yang L, Du L, Lin Y. [The measurement of retentive force of laser-melted and cast post-keepers of Magfit magnetic attachments]. Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2003; 21:386-8. [PMID: 14650998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In order to compare the influence of casting and laser welding on magnetic retentive force, the magnetic retentive forces of laser-melted and cast post-keepers of the magnetic attachments were measured in vitro. METHODS 5 cast and 6 laser-melted post-keeper specimens (Magfit MD800) were formed, respectively. Using untreated keeper as control group, the vertical magnetic retentive forces were measured by a universal testing machine. RESULTS The average vertical magnetic retentive force of the laser-melted post-keeper group and the cast post-keeper group in vitro were (4.223 +/- 0.217,0)N, (3.792,9 +/- 0.296,4)N, respectively. Compared with the cast post-keeper group, the average vertical magnetic retentive force of the laser-melted post-keeper groups was much higher in vitro (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Laser welding had less influence on the magnetic retentive force of the magnetic attachments than casting.
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- Ling Yang
- Department of Prosthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Watanabe I, Liu J, Atsuta M, Okabe T. Effect of welding method on joint strength of laser-welded gold alloy. Am J Dent 2003; 16:231-4. [PMID: 14579875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine the effect of welding method and heat treatment on the strength of laser-welded gold alloy with age-hardenability at intraoral temperature. METHODS Cast gold alloy plates (0.5 x 3.0 x 20 mm3) were prepared and cut perpendicular to the 3.0 mm surface of the plate. After the cut halves were fixed in a jig, they were laser-welded using a Nd: YAG laser. Three laser pulses were applied from one side (single-welded) or both sides (double-welded) to weld the entire joint width of the specimens. Three different heat treatments were given the specimens: solution treatment at 700 degrees C for 5 minute (ST), aging at 250 degrees C for 15 minute after ST (HA), and aging at 37 degrees C for 3 day after ST (IA). As-cast specimens were also reserved. Uncut specimens served as non-welded control specimens. Tensile testing was conducted at a crosshead speed of 2 mm/minute and a gauge length of 10 mm. The breaking stress (Bs: MPa) was recorded, and the data (n = 5 per group) were statistically analyzed. RESULTS In the control groups, the Bs values of the IA were not significantly different (P > 0.05) from those of the HA specimens. The laser-welded IA specimens showed significantly greater (P < 0.05) Bs values compared to the solution-treated and as-cast specimens. The double-welded specimens showed significantly greater Bs values compared to the single-welded specimens after any heat treatment.
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- Ikuya Watanabe
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 3302 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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It is not known for certain that dental stone components influence titanium welding. In this study, we investigated metallurgical problems caused by laser welding on dental stones using wrought commercial pure (CP) titanium. A pulsed Nd:YAG laser irradiated a number of specimens' surfaces which were fixed on either a dental hard stone or a titanium plate. The metallurgical properties of the weld were evaluated using the Vickers hardness test, microstructure observation, fractured surface observation and quantitative analysis of oxygen and hydrogen. In the weld formed on the dental stone there was an increase in hardness, the existence of an acicular structure and a brittle fractured surface, and an increase in the oxygen and hydrogen concentrations compared with base metal. In the weld formed on the titanium plate, these changes were not observed. Therefore, it was demonstrated that laser welding on dental stones made the welds brittle.
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- Sonosuke Fujioka
- Graduate School of Dentistry (Geriatric Dentistry), Osaka Dental University, 8-1 Kuzuhahanazono-cho, Hirakata-shi, Osaka 573-1121, Japan
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