Effect of adding gallium to Ti-Si alloy using powder technology on the mechanical properties for biomedical applications

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of prosthodontics/ College of dentistry/ University of Baghdad,Iraq

2 Department of prosthodontics, college of Dentistry, University of Baghdad , Baghdad, Iraq

3 Department of Materials Engineering/ University of Technology/Baghdad,Iraq

Abstract

The objective of this research is to fabricate a novel titanium-silicon alloy including gallium biomaterial, exhibiting enhanced mechanical characteristics suitable for implantation into the physiological system. The compressive strength of dental implants is a critical factor in assessing their structural integrity and capacity to withstand occlusal stresses, also microhardness testing is an essential method for gaining useful insights into the mechanical characteristics of materials used in dental implants, so these two tests were used to examine the mechanical properties of the samples.The objective of this research is to fabricate a novel titanium-silicon alloy including gallium biomaterial, exhibiting enhanced mechanical characteristics suitable for implantation into the physiological system. The compressive strength of dental implants is a critical factor in assessing their structural integrity and capacity to withstand occlusal stresses, also microhardness testing is an essential method for gaining useful insights into the mechanical characteristics of materials used in dental implants, so these two tests were used to examine the mechanical properties of the samples.

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