Design of novel titanium-copper alloys for dental implant applications

Although the main alloy used in dentistry is Ti-6Al-4V, there are concerns of toxicity with Al and V, as well as bacterial infections after implantation. Novel Ti-Ta-Mo-Sn- xCu ( x = 0, 5 (wt%)) compositions were derived using Thermo-Calc® and manufactured using a button arc furnace. Addition of 5 w...

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Main Authors: Mavundla Muzi, Cornish Lesley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2024/18/matecconf_rapdasa2024_03006.pdf
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