Improved Biocompatibility in Laser-Polished Implants

This research aims to enhance the surface quality, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility of PEEK (polyether-ether-ketone) biomimetic dental implants through laser polishing. The objective is to improve osseointegration and implant durability by reducing surface roughness, increasing hydrophili...

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Published in:Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2024-10, Vol.9 (10), p.642
Main Authors: Olawumi, Mattew A, Omigbodun, Francis T, Oladapo, Bankole I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D printers
Ablation
Additive manufacturing
Analysis
Biocompatibility
Biomimetics
Carbon dioxide
Composition
Contact angle
Cost analysis
Dental implants
Dental prosthetics
FDM
Implant dentures
laser polishing
Lasers
Mechanical properties
Methods
Orthopedics
Osseointegration
PEEK
Polyetheretherketone
Printing
Software
surface quality
teeth implants
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Summary:This research aims to enhance the surface quality, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility of PEEK (polyether-ether-ketone) biomimetic dental implants through laser polishing. The objective is to improve osseointegration and implant durability by reducing surface roughness, increasing hydrophilicity, and enhancing mechanical strength. The methodology involved fabricating PEEK implants via FDM and applying laser polishing. The significant findings showed a 66.7% reduction in surface roughness, Ra reduced from 2.4 µm to 0.8 µm, and a 25.3% improvement in hydrophilicity, water contact angle decreased from 87° to 65°. Mechanical tests revealed a 6.3% increase in tensile strength (96 MPa to 102 MPa) and a 50% improvement in fatigue resistance (100,000 to 150,000 cycles). The strength analysis result showed a 10% increase in stiffness storage modulus from 1400 MPa to 1500 MPa. Error analysis showed a standard deviation of ±3% across all tests. In conclusion, laser polishing significantly improves the surface, mechanical, and biological performance of PEEK implants, making it a promising approach for advancing biomimetic dental implant technology.
ISSN:2313-7673
2313-7673
DOI:10.3390/biomimetics9100642