Open AccessPreparation and In Vitro Analysis of Craniofacial Titanium Implants Surfaces Produced by Additive 3D Printing and Conventional Manufacturing
Author(s) -
Muhanad M. Hatamleh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstruction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-3883
pISSN - 1943-3875
DOI - 10.1177/1943387520970792
Subject(s) - titanium , nitric acid , hydrofluoric acid , surface roughness , acid etching , anodizing , craniofacial , dentistry , polishing , materials science , nuclear chemistry , metallurgy , medicine , composite material , chemistry , aluminium , psychiatry
Surface finish of titanium patient-specific craniofacial implants is known to affect their acceptability and durability and relevant literature still inconclusive on the best surface finishing protocol.