Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Titanium Alloy Titanflex® Compared to Conventional Materials for Removable Denture Bases: An Experimental Study.

Ana Šango, Janoš Kodvanj, Petra Tariba Knežević, Davor Vučinić, Petra Besedić, Višnja Katić

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Ana ŠangoDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, Krešimirova 40, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.

Janoš KodvanjDepartment of Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.

Petra Tariba KneževićDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, Krešimirova 40, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.

Davor VučinićDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, Krešimirova 40, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-1837-8832

Petra BesedićDepartment of Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-6313-2452

Višnja KatićClinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Clinic of Dental Medicine, Krešimirova 42, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-3299-8306

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This study investigates the mechanical properties of titanium (Titanflex®) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloys for potential use in removable denture bases. Titanium alloys have gained attention due to their biocompatibility and regulatory concerns surrounding Co-Cr, which has been classified as a carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic to reproduction (CMR) substance under EU MDR (2017/745). Using selective laser melting (SLM), test specimens of Titanflex® and Co-Cr alloys were 3D-printed at different angles (0°, 45°, 90°) and compared to conventionally cast Co-Cr samples. Tensile testing was conducted to assess modulus of elasticity (E), proof stress (Rp

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dental prosthesisthree-dimensional printingtitaniumtitanium alloys

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PMID41095386

DOI10.3390/ma18194563

PMCPMC12525546

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