Browsing Odontologia by Author "Cruz, Nuno"
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Optimization of titanium dental mesh surfaces for biological sealing and prevention of bacterial colonization
Cruz, Nuno; tondela, joão paulo; Martins, Maria Inês; Velasco-Ortega, Eugenio; Gil, FJ (Materials, 2022)Titanium dental meshes have a wide application in order to ensure the retention of calcium phosphate-based biomaterials to regenerate bone tissue. These meshes are temporary and must grow a soft tissue ... -
Relevant aspects of piranha passivation in Ti6Al4V alloy dental meshes
Cruz, Nuno; Gil Mur, Francisco Javier; Punset fuste, Miquel; Manero, José María; tondela, joão paulo; Verdeguer, Pablo; Aparicio, Conrado; Ruperez, Elisa (Coatings, 2022)Passivation of titanium alloy dental meshes cleans their surface and forms a thin layer of protective oxide (TiO2) on the surface of the material to improve resistance to corrosion and prevent release ... -
Surface comparison of three different commercial custom-made titanium meshes produced by SLM for dental applications
Cruz, Nuno; Martins, Maria Inês; Domingos Santos, José; Gil Mur, Francisco Javier; tondela, joão paulo (Materials, 2020)The use of individualized titanium meshes has been referred to in scientific literature since 2011. There are many advantages to its use, however, the main complications are related to early or late ...